Users Guide to the Principles for Professional Conduct
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Principles for Career Services Professionals
11. Advising international students
"Career services professionals will provide services to international students consistent with U.S. immigration laws; inform those students about these laws; represent the reality of the available job market in the United States; encourage pursuit of only those employment opportunities in the United States that meet the individual's work authorization; and encourage pursuit of eligible international employment opportunities."
(Intent / Rationale / Resources)International students should receive employment-related services that maximize their opportunities within the framework established by employment and immigration statutes.
International students are accepted for study in the United States with the understanding that they are to return to their home country for employment or other pursuits upon completion of their studies. International students can receive permission, under a category called "optional practical training," to accept paid employment for up to 12 months, either during or after their education. Subsequent to 12 months of post-degree practical training employment, an international student may then petition his/her employer to request a new visa status that will allow continued employment in the United States.
While the career services professional has a professional obligation to assist international students with their career development, including participation in experiential opportunities which complement and enhance their classroom education, there is a parallel responsibility not to encourage or enable students to get around the regulations. That includes making certain that international student pursuit of practical training is for the types of positions that are "legitimate," i.e., directly related to the student’s field of study.
Kaplan, Rochelle. "Changing From a Student Visa To a Temporary Work Visa." Journal of Career Planning & Employment, Summer 1997.
Kaplan, Rochelle. "Employers to Career Services: Please Screen for Interviews." Journal of Career Planning & Employment, Fall 1996.
Kaplan, Rochelle. "Permanent Resident Green Cards." Journal of Career Planning & Employment, Spring 2001.
Principle 12. Promoting
acceptance of NACE’s ethical principles within the college.
