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Welcome our New IC Staff; a Fond Farewell to Others

Virginie Maton, a familiar friendly face and voice at the IC front desk, moved with her family back to Europe in February. We wish Virginie and her family all the best.

Kea Herron moved from the Chemistry Department to replace Virginie. Kea has worked extensively with the international community in various roles and various places. She speaks Haitian Creole, Spanish, French. We are very excited to have her on the IC team.

Alejandra Guzman, yet another friendly face you may have met at the IC front desk in the past 6 months, has also moved on to other exciting opportunities. We also wish Alejandra the best.

Dyna Rene joins us as our new Office Assistant, replacing Alejandra. Dyna (pronounced Dee-nah), is originally from Haiti. She speaks Haitian Creole and French. A warm welcome to Dyna!

And, finally, we bid adieu to our Assistant Director for Programs and Development, Mafe Brooks. Mafe has been with the IC for 10 inspired years, developing cultural and educational programs for international students/staff and their families. Beginning April 20th, Mafe will continue to work with the university, but as a Development Officer for the Alumni Foundation. Good luck and all the best to Mafe.

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Student Visas Now Issued Earlier

The US Department of State a press release on February 14, 2006 stating that: "The Department of State is pleased to announce we have extended the length of time foreign students may be issued student visas…Students applying for initial-entry F-1, F-2, and M-1 and M-2 visas may now be issued those visas up to 120 days before their academic program start date (as compared to 90 days under previous regulations). J-1 and J-2 visitors may be issued visas at any time before the beginning of their programs."

See the entire press release at: (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/61164.htm)

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Immigration Reform in the Senate

Immigration reform is a hot topic because of some bills intended to reform immigration laws. It is expected to be a hot topic as well for the next presidential elections. To find out how these bills would affect international students if passed, NAFSA: Association of International Educators (of which the IC Staff are members), has prepared a very good synopsis through the following link: NAFSA - Immigration Reform in the Senate .