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When we started Remotive back in 2014, we almost never encountered job scams. And when we did, they were usually pretty easy to spot.As remote work grew, unfortunately, so did job scams. And they have become increasingly sophisticated. They are very difficult to differentiate from real job opportunities, even for our team with our 10 years of experience. The job search can be challenging enough without falling prey to online scammers. It’s important to stay vigilant. And when in doubt… don’t apply!Here’s how to avoid job scams, including a newer threat you should know about: pig butchering scams.What Are Pig…
16 Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who’s studying abroad in France? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad program participant Farida from the University of Cincinnati, who has been spending an academic year on the French Riviera in Cannes. Read on to learn more about her study abroad experience with AIFS Abroad and the impact of being an international Student in Cannes. Choosing a Study Abroad Program Destination & Term Deciding when and where to study or intern abroad can be a challenge for a lot of students and young professionals (our team can help with that!),…
6 Every November, International Education Week (IEW) celebrates the transformative power of global learning and cultural exchange — and 2024 is no exception! It’s a time to recognize the countless ways international education and cultural exchange opportunities can shape lives, strengthen communities, and build connections across borders. As part of this celebration, we’re putting a spotlight on a few of our study abroad and international internship program participants who embraced these opportunities and have discovered the impact of going abroad firsthand. Read on to hear more about how studying or interning abroad has shaped their personal growth, academic journeys, and…
8 Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who’s interning in Ireland? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad internship program participant Jacqueline from Texas Woman’s University, who has been spending her fall semester interning abroad in Ireland’s capital city, Dublin. Read on to learn more about her internship experience with AIFS Abroad and the impact of being an international intern in Ireland. Choosing an Internship Program Destination & Term Deciding when and where to study or intern abroad can be a challenge for a lot of students and young professionals (our team can help with that!), but no matter where…
17 When a student decides to study or intern abroad, it’s an exciting milestone not only for them but for their entire support network—parents, family, and all those cheering them on from home. Sending a loved one halfway across the world can bring a mix of excitement and questions. That’s why we’re pleased to share insights from a parent who has just been through it! AIFS Abroad student Stephanie recently participated in our May Term program in Florence, Italy. In this Q&A, her mom Doris offers a firsthand look at her own experience—from preparing for her daughter’s journey to watching…
Last week on Friday I got my normal nerdy newsletter from a trusted source and it changed how I do my job. Not my average Friday I assure you. This publication shares a roundup of links I normally get for interesting developments in AI/ML technologies. But this time, I got something I had no idea was coming. ChatGPT search had launched. I had used Bing CoPilot. I had used SearchGPT. I even used some weird chrome extension someone made almost two years ago to try and integrate old search results. But this, this seemed different. So I did what I…
22 Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who has experienced life in England? We recently caught up with Eleanor, a student from Fairfield University and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador. She spent a summer break studying abroad in the capital city of London at our very own Global Education Center! Check out our interview with her about her study abroad experience with AIFS Abroad and the impact of being an international student in London. Q&A with Eleanor about her summer study abroad program in London, England with AIFS Abroad Adeline: Hi, everyone. I’m here today with Eleanor. My name…
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.Foreign workers have long provided critical support to American businesses in the busy seasons—filling temporary, seasonal jobs when domestic workers were not available. This support—almost always of manual labor—is possible due to the H-2 visa program, which Congress created in 1952 with the aim of “alleviating labor shortages … particularly in periods of intense production.” Specifically, the H-2A visa allows employers to hire temporary agricultural workers, and the H-2B visa lets employers…
In the last decade, remote work has grown exponentially, and as more companies adopt flexible work setups, it’s become clear that managing remote workers requires a shift in mindset. For nearly ten years, I’ve run Remotive, a company dedicated to helping remote workers connect with remote companies. Before that, I worked at Buffer, a remote-first company that hired remote workers across 12 different time zones. I was the Director of Operations and briefly the Director of Finance. It was within my scope to help hire, engage, and retain remote talent, as well as, at times, let them go.Through these experiences,…
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.In April, the Department of Labor (DOL) published an expansive regulation aimed at increasing protections for the growing number of temporary agricultural workers entering the United States on H-2A nonimmigrant visas. A key component of the regulation establishes new protections for H-2A workers to engage in collective action to advocate for themselves or others regarding working conditions. Since its publication, four lawsuits have been filed against the DOL by 22 states, several…