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H-1B site visits are an integral part of the compliance enforcement process conducted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services through the Fraud and Detection and National Security Directorate. These visits are designed to ensure that both employers and H-1B employees are adhering to the terms outlined in the visa petition. Site visits are often unannounced and may be conducted at random or as part of a targeted review based on specific risk factors. Verification of Employment Arrangement During a site visit, officers verify various aspects of the employment arrangement. They confirm that the job title and responsibilities match those…

21 It’s right there in the name, global health—to succeed in this industry, you need to know how to collaborate with and reach a diverse audience from all over the world. One of the best ways to accomplish this is with an international public/global health internship.  An AIFS Abroad internship will help you expand your world perspective while building valuable skills that will launch your career in the public/global health industry. AIFS Abroad offers exceptional opportunities for internships in some of the world’s most iconic cities, so here are our top five cities for public/global health internships!  Want to lay…

10 Successful public relations is all about effective reach, and to achieve it, you need to know how to relate to diverse audiences. One of the best ways to hone your public relations skills and learn how to reach wider audiences is with an international PR internship.  An AIFS Abroad internship will help you expand your global perspective while building valuable skills that will launch your career in public relations. AIFS Abroad offers exceptional opportunities for internships in some of the world’s most exciting cities for PR, so here are our top five cities for public relations!  Want to lay…

21 Without operations/logistics professionals ensuring that goods get distributed from manufacturers to customers, our supply chains would fall apart. Effective communication is the backbone of this process, ensuring coordination between suppliers, transporters, and customers. In a global industry where small misunderstandings can result in huge consequences, multicultural communication is essential. An exceptional way to develop your multicultural communication skillset as an operations/logistics professional is with an international operations/logistics internship.  An international operations/logistics internship will show future employers you have experience collaborating with people from various backgrounds to achieve operational goals. An AIFS Abroad internship will help you broaden your global…

12 In a globally connected industry where cultural context shapes imagery, understanding differing perspectives is essential. Different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences influence how people interpret images, making it important that photographers build awareness of nuances. One of the best ways to build this wider perspective is with an international photography internship.  A photography internship abroad will give you the cultural context and diverse subject matter you need to grow as a photographer. An AIFS Abroad internship will help you learn valuable skills from industry experts in a new setting that is filled with photographic potential and helpful mentors. At AIFS…

The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system.Written by Steven Hubbard and Micaela McConnell Tax Day is approaching, but the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts may make many undocumented immigrants hesitant to file taxes. Some worry that providing personal information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could be used against them. Undocumented immigrants pay billions in taxes every year. However, the Trump administration’s efforts to enlist the IRS to increase arrests and deportations of immigrants has spread fear around…

3 The real estate industry requires professionals to collaborate with clients, investors, and partners from many different backgrounds, making multicultural communication an essential industry skill. Whether negotiating deals, marketing properties, or managing international investments, understanding different cultural perspectives can give you a competitive edge in this global industry. One of the best ways to develop these critical multicultural skills is with an international real estate internship.  An AIFS Abroad internship provides valuable experience in the international real estate industry. You’ll gain firsthand insight into local property trends and learn how to navigate cross-cultural business interactions, all while you immerse yourself…

26 Journalism thrives on diverse perspectives and meaningful connections. To create compelling and honest stories, journalists need to be able to communicate effectively with people from various backgrounds. Developing these cross-cultural communication skills is essential for success in the field—and one of the best ways to do so is with an international journalism internship.  An AIFS Abroad internship will help you expand your world perspective while building valuable skills that will launch your journalism career. AIFS Abroad offers exceptional opportunities for internships in some of the world’s best cities for news media, so here are our top five cities for…

17 Great museum and gallery positions are notoriously difficult to land. The competition is intense, and it can be hard to distinguish yourself amongst a pool of qualified candidates. One of the best ways to ensure you stick out to future employers is with an international museums and galleries internship.  Why’s that? Because the world of art and history is extremely diverse—every single country and region in the world is contributing to and building museums and galleries all the time! Often, the best exhibits feature people with very different backgrounds working together or promoting from around the world. Leveraging a…

4 Want to hear from a college student who did a full-time international internship in Portugal? We recently spoke with AIFS Abroad participant Iman from Colorado State University who spent her summer interning abroad in the seaside city of Lisbon.  Ready to learn more about Iman’s experience as an intern abroad in Lisbon with AIFS Abroad? Read on!  Choosing an Intern Abroad Program Destination & Term  Deciding when and where to intern abroad can be difficult for many students and graduates (our team can help with that!) who don’t know where to start.  The summer is a fantastic time to…