2005/06 - Bechtel International Center - Stanford University

The Bechtel International Center
at Stanford University
2005/06

Contents
Mission Statement 3
Organizational Chart 5
Overview 7
Staffing 9
Accomplishments & Highlights of 2005-2006 9
SEVIS & Related Immigration Issues 15
Services & Activities 21
Foreign Student Services Overview 23
Foreign Scholar Services Overview 25
Services to International Families 27
The Office for International Visitors 31
The Overseas Resource Center 37
Technology at the I-Center 43
General Programs and Events at the I-Center 44
Statistics 47
Student Statistics: 49
Scholar Statistics: 63
Bechtel I-Center Statistics 76
Ivy Plus Statistics 77

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Bechtel International Center Annual Report 2005/06

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The Bechtel International Center
believes that international
educational exchange nurtures
a lifelong global perspective. We play
a key role in supporting Stanford’s
standing as a truly international
university.
We provide information about
and assistance with obtaining and
maintaining legal status in the U.S. to
foreign students, scholars, and Stanford
departments.
We contribute to international activities
at Stanford by helping to create a
welcoming and supportive environment
that is responsive to the needs of the
international community.
We enable foreign students, scholars
and their family members at Stanford to
receive maximum academic, cultural and
personal benefit from their stays in the
U.S.
We advise U.S. students who are pursuing
scholarships for study and research
abroad.
We facilitate professional meetings
between visiting international
delegations and their Stanford
counterparts.
We provide opportunities for Stanford
students, faculty, staff, and members of
our local community to broaden their
horizons by interacting with people from
different cultures through programs to
increase international awareness and
understanding.
Stanford University’s international student
enrollment ranks twenty-fourth in the
United States, and the University hosts the
United States’ third largest complement of
international faculty and scholars.
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Assoc. Vice Provost for
Student Affairs and
University Registrar
Roger Printup
Community Committee for
International Students
Director
John Pearson
Faculty Advisory Committee
Computer Resources
Shirley G. Harris
Office for International
Visitors Coordinator
Pauline Larmaraud
Room Reservations
Marga Castaldini
Associate Director for
Immigration Services
Shalini Bhutani
Advisor to
International Families
Gwyn Dukes
Overseas Resource
Center Manager
Katie Route
Office/Building
Manager
Ann Blizard
Assistant Director
Foreign Student
Services
Rolando Villalobos
Assistant Director
Foreign Scholar
Services
Lee Madden
Host Couple
Pum & Prow
Tongliemnak
Foreign Student
Advisor
Lahleh Rongere
Foreign Scholar
Advisor
Lynn Kroner
Foreign Student
Advisor
Dan Joves
Foreign Scholar
Advisor
Brian Groves
Front Desk Advising
Assistant
Anna Puigdolars
SEVIS/Immigration
Data Manager
Junko Pierry
Bechtel International Center Organizational Chart
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Overview

Bechtel International Center Annual Report 2005/06

Staffing
There were a number of staffing changes in 2005-2006 . It
is always a challenge when valued staff members leave but
we were very fortunate in being able to hire excellent new
colleagues who have brought new skills and interests to the
I-Center. In addition we were able to add two new full time
positions in the immigration services area.
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In February 2006, Anna Puigdolars resigned
as Front Desk Advising Assistant.
In March 2006, Junko Pierry joined the staff
as Advisor to International Students.
In April 2006, Shalini Bhutani joined
the staff as Associate Director.
In April 2006, Dan Joves resigned as Advisor
to International Students to take a position
in the Office of the Registrar.
In August 2006, Laleh Rongere joined the staff
as an Advisor to International Students.
Accomplishments & Highlights of
2005-2006
Further Information on some of these activities will be found
elsewhere in the Report. Immigration-related issues are covered in
the next section.
University OUtreach
One of our goals for 2005-2006 was to increase our visibility on
campus and offer more outreach and information meetings to
departments and units of the University. During the year, staff
provided presentations at the following:
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Department of Commerce visit to Stanford
focusing on export control issues
Faculty Affairs Staff
Registrar’s Monthly Meetings
Team to Improve Productivity at Stanford (TIPS) Meeting
Vice Provost for Student Affairs (VPSA)
2nd Tuesday meetings
Student Affairs Staff of Engineering
Medical School Financial Affairs Staff
Graduate School of Business Departmental Administrators
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PrOgrams
During the past two years Bechtel has evaluated the
programmatic component of its services. We continue to
offer a successful valued variety of programs for spouses and
family members of international students and scholars (details
of these programs can be found elsewhere in the report)
but during 2005-2006 we also focused on developing new
programs and expanding our use of two program funds: the
Billie Achilles Fund and the Riddle Family Fund.
Bechtel continued to use these two important program funds
to support both our own programs and those offered by
international student organizations.
AcHilleS Fund eventS
The Billie Achilles Fund provides support to international
student organizations who offer programs that are of interest to
the broad campus, and indeed, local community. During 2005-
2006 the fund supported events by the following organizations
(in some cases there was more than one supported event by
the organization)
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ASHA
Association Stanford African Students
Caribbean Students Association
Chabad at Stanford
Coalition for Justice in the Middle East
Stanford French Student Association
Graduate Student Council
International Undergraduate Council
Islam Student Group at Stanford
Israeli Student Organization
Mexican Student Association
Muslim Student Awareness Network
Nigerian Students Association
Organization of Arab Students in Stanford
Pakistani Student Association
Persian Students Association
Peruvians at Stanford
Phillipino Graduate Student Association
Stanford Assoc. For Intern. Development
Stanford Canadian Club
Stanford India Association
Students Taking Action Now Darfur
Taiwanese Student Association
Turkish Student Organization
Vietnamese Students Association
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Riddle Fund eventS
The Riddle Family Fund provides support to programs that
bring together international and U.S. students. During 2005-
2006 the fund supported the following programs.
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
Monterey Bay Aquarium Visit
Halloween Decorating Party
Valentine Movie/Dessert
Dance Party: Latin, Salsa, Merengue, and Cha-cha
inteRnAtionAl MontH
For the first time in three decades Bechtel did not offer a
one-day International Festival in 2006. There were a number
of reasons: the increasing complexity of coordinating the
event, the demands on student organizations given the recent
development of the graduate student initiated International
Gala, and the construction in the Tressider Parking Lot. Instead
the focus was on a series of events offered in May and early
June under the general title of International Month. It is
expected that this format will continue in the future. Among
events held during International Month were:
Indonesian Film Festival
Nightclub Salsa Class
German Silent Film
Historical Sketch of India through Dance, Dialogue and
Music
Caribbean Cultural Extravaganza
Potluck and Music Night
Argentine Tango Class
Dance of India- From Classical and Folk Dances to
Contemporary Bollywood
Salsa Dance Parties
Ah-i-Nafs Music Concert and Falafel – World Jazz
Electronic Fusion
Kaif and Arooj Aftab in Concert
Turkish Folk Group
Canadian Victoria Day (BBQ)
Japanese Cultural Day
Philippine Cultural Night
Concert of Afghan Music
The World According to Song
Live Latin American Music and Dance
Four Shillings Short - Irish Fold Duo

otHeR PRogRAM HigHligHtS
Dance Classes:
Bechtel is a popular venue for dance classes. Among
those offered during 2005-2006 were:
Afro Peruvian Dance Technique
Stanford Ballroom Dance Team
Hala Dance
Middle Eastern Belly Dancing
Salsa Dance & Party
Argentine Tango
Stanford Tango Club
Yiddish Tango
More information on the programs and events that took place
at the I-Center during 2005-06 can be found on page 36 of this
report.
PRogRAM coMMittee
During 2005-2006 the program committee became a much
more formal part of our programming process, meeting every
two weeks to discuss future programs and analyze programs
such as Orientation and International Month
PRogRAM diSPlAy video And Web cAlendAR
In the summer of 2006 Bechtel installed a program video
display in the front lobby which, using a continuous loop,
displays events of the day as well as important future events.
We also continued to expand our use of the web calendar
which provides public information on our programs. This
calendar can be viewed at:
http://icenter.stanford.edu/calendar.html
inteRnAtionAl gRAduAte Student oRientAtion &
inteRnAtionAl undeRgRAduAte oRientAtion
We played a much greater role in planning and coordinating
international undergraduate orientation as well as altering our
entire approach to international graduate orientation when
we took over, from the Office of the Registrar, the verification
of arrival on campus of all new international students. This
allowed us to develop a workshop on important issues that was
offered frequently and became a mandatory part of orientation.
WoRld cuP
Has it already been 4 years? The growing interest in this event
was demonstrated in the summer of 2006 when not only
Bechtel showed the games but also the Graduate Student
Community Center, where Bechtel provided funding support.
Needless to say England did not win. Plus ca change plus c’est
la meme chose.
Bechtel is planning to show both the World Cup of Cricket and
the Rugby World Cup in 2007.
schOlarshiPs fOr stUdy &
research abrOad
2005-2006 witnessed continued success of Stanford students
for such awards as Rhodes, Marshall and Fulbright. Details are
provided elsewhere in the report but we wish to mention the
following:
A Fulbright Mentor database was developed, in cooperation
with, and funded by, the Stanford Alumni Association.
Information was sent to nearly 200 Stanford alums who had
been awarded Fulbrights and the database currently has over
60 names of alumni who are interested in mentoring Stanford
applicants. This mentor database parallels one that was
developed a few years ago for Rhodes and Marshall applicants.
The Overseas Resource Center continued to receive one time
additional funding to improve outreach to students. Along with
over 50 workshops and information sessions, held either at
Bechtel or in cooperation with such offices as Haas, Vice-Provost
for Undergraduate Education and Overseas Studies, email
outreach was conducted and Power-Points presentations were
developed for each stage of the application process.
resOUrces & facilities
We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful building which
facilitates our program offerings. However it is an ongoing
goal to maintain and renovate our facilities both for staff and
for programs. During 2005-2006 Bechtel continued to follow a
renovation plan. Included in facility upgrades during the year
were:
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New furniture for most staff offices at Bechtel International
Center. This project will be completed in 2006-2007.
A large computer monitor where visitors can see our
events and programs for that day was installed in the front
lobby.
Overhead projection units were installed in the Overseas
Conference Room as well as the English Room.
Bechtel was also fortunate to receive a generous gift which will
be used to enhance the facilities in the building.
Our budget remained stable in 2005-2006 and was augmented
by increases in some of our revenue streams such as the Guest
Room, Passport Photos and the application process for ITINs.
This funding enables Bechtel to maintain its level of services.
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cOmmUnity cOmmittee fOr
internatiOnal stUdents (ccis)
Finally we would remiss if we did not note the ongoing,
excellent and invaluable service provided by the Community
Committee on International Students (CCIS).
CCIS is a community volunteer organization, established in
1953, with a current membership of 550, that works closely
with the Bechtel International Center staff in providing
services to international students, scholars and their families
during their stay at Stanford. The members of CCIS welcome
the new students, assist them in various ways while they are
living in the area, and through person-to-person friendships
help to promote good will and understanding between the
internationals and their US hosts.
CCIS sponsored many programs and events during 2005-2006
– Orientation Community Advisers, Academic Luncheon, Bay
Area Bus Tour, home stays, hospitality, Loan Closet, Englishin-Action
partners, English classes, cooking classes, Spouse
Education Fund, Professional Liaison, Associates, Staff/Board
breakfast and end of the year luncheon, BBQs and Potluck/
Music nights. Throughout the year training sessions are given
for volunteers for the various programs. A newsletter, the
Communiqué, was published four times and an annual meeting
was held in the spring.
CCIS assisted the Bechtel International Center in many ways
throughout the year. The following is an example of how they
helped during the first three weeks of September during the
orientation period.
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35 students and 70+ volunteers were involved with the
Home stay program in which a new student lived with
a local family for a 3 to 5 day period prior to moving on
campus. A BBQ was held for the students and their host
families.
21 Community Advisors took shifts, Monday through
Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., for three weeks to welcome new
arrivals. Often they were the first person a student met
after arriving at Stanford. They greeted each student,
gave them an orientation folder, pointed out important
information and answered questions. The most frequent
questions had to do with obtaining social security cards,
driver’s licenses, opening bank accounts, acquiring cell
phones, shopping and transportation.
The Community Advisors met with 501 graduate students
and 56 scholars from fifty-three countries. The largest
number of students came from India with 95, followed by
the Republic of Korea with 73, People’s Republic of China
53, France 36, Taiwan 32, and Canada 24. Some countries
with one student each were the Solomon Islands, Trinidad
and Tobago, and Kazakhstan.
350 students attended the Academic Luncheon prepared
by CCIS volunteers in the I Center kitchen during
Orientation Week. The students enjoyed a delicious,
free meal and the opportunity to meet with student
representatives from their academic departments.
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53 students enjoyed the all day Bay Area Bus Tour arranged
by CCIS; two volunteers served as tour guides. The students
visited Berkeley and had lunch at the International House,
toured San Francisco and traveled across the Golden Gate
Bridge.
During the year, over 100 students took advantage of
the Loan Closet to borrow household items contributed
by CCIS members. Located in Abrams House-Escondido
Village and staffed by CCIS volunteers, students may
borrow as much as they like for a fee of $10 per person.
Dishes, utensils, linens, towels, kitchenware and small
appliances are the most popular items.
Throughout the year English-In-Action matched 265 new
students and their families with community partners. Many
volunteers also continued with their partners from the previous
year. They met weekly for conversation and many close
friendships have developed from this program.
This is a small sampling of the programs CCIS sponsors to
help the international students and families at Stanford in
conjunction with the Bechtel International Center.
challenges & gOals fOr 2006-2007
What follows is a selected list of goals for 2006-2007. Others are
mentioned through out this Annual Report.
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Begin development of a unit Strategic Plan, incorporating
an analysis of our current environment. This will also foster
a clearer annual operational plan
Redesign the Web site. Although we completed an earlier
revision in 2005 it is clear there remains much to be done
to produce a web site that is clear, informative, timely and
easy to navigate. To this end we intend to work with a web
consultancy firm.
Hire a part time program coordinator, using the funds
provided by VPSA and the Stanford Fund. Bechtel has not
had a position of Program Coordinator since 19 9. We are
confident that, even at a half time level, we can provide
not only more relevant programming but also develop
collaborative programming with student organizations and
other offices across campus
Continue to explore how we can use the Achilles and
Riddle Funds to develop our programming goals
Develop closer working relationships with the International
Undergraduate Community at orientation and through-out
the year.
Conduct surveys of selected populations. We need to
continue to do more analysis of the users of our services
in order to obtain advice and recommendations. In 2006-
2007 we plan on conducting two surveys: one on new
international graduate students and their experience
during Orientation and one on students who applied
for scholarships for study and research overseas. We will
provide some information on these surveys in next year’s
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Assess if Bechtel has any role in the University’s
International Initiative
Continue our planned upgrading of the facilities, including,
but not limited to, the large kitchen, the Assembly Room,
the downstairs bathrooms and the increased use of
overhead projection units.
Our overall use of technology continues to be a
challenge. Bechtel needs to develop some form of case
management/contact system in order to facilitate more
efficient advising and service. We also need a more robust
system to track such procedures as applications for H-1
visas, permanent residency and scholarships. Our goal is
both to meet with third party software vendors and to
explore the possibilities of using FileMaker. This is what
we said in last year’s Annual Report and it still holds true.
“Increase the use of technology for client interface and
efficient dissemination of information. Bechtel works
with departments in numerous programmatic and
administrative ways. Our goal is to use technology to allow
departments, faculty and students to request documents,
submit applications, and receive information in a more
timely and proactive manner. Examples would not be
confined to just immigration but would include campus
administration of scholarships, facilities reservations,
program announcements and critical advising.”
Complete an Emergency Preparedness Plan for Bechtel.
Continue with outreach to departments and units about
our services. Especially important in this outreach will be
the new office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education.
iMMgRAtion-RelAted goAlS
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Complete the move to using PeopleSoft/PASS for issuing J
visa documents and maintaining compliance. There are a
number of different populations within the J visa program
(unlike F visa holders who are all students): students,
Visiting Researchers, Postdoctoral students, scholars at
SLAC, paid J-1 scholars and unpaid J scholars. All need
independent procedures within PeopleSoft PASS and
Bechtel will continue to work with various offices and
departments on campus to ensure that we can finalize the
use of this process in 2006-2007
Improve informational materials for scholars and
departments, including orientation for J-1 scholars.
Continue to develop the documentation and procedures
that govern SEVIS compliance.
Continue to represent, where appropriate, Stanford’s
interest to various federal agencies and national
organizations e.g. visa issues, potential regulations, SEVIS
enhancements and issues.
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Enhance outreach to the campus to provide background
on potential changes in regulations that could affect the
teaching and research mission of Stanford. One example
would be the 5 Year J Professor/Research Scholar Rule
Facilitate more cross training and comprehensive
understanding of immigration issues within staff at Bechtel
PRogRAMMAtic goAlS
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Enhance role of the program committee in articulating
the development of relevant programming at Bechtel
and developing an outreach and publicity strategy and
template.
Providing that funds are available, we hope to continue to
fund a part-time Program Coordinator position.
fUrther infOrmatiOn On
i-center activities 2005-2006
StAFF involveMent in cAMPuS, locAl And nAtionAl
coMMitteeS, conFeRenceS And PRogRAMS
Campus Committees
E Selection Committee for the Margaret Ann Fidler
Award for Distinguished Service in Student Affairs.
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Bridge Advisory Committee
Community Committee for International
Students Board Meetings
Non-Resident Alien Committee
Rhodes/Marshall/Churchill/Fulbright
Scholarship Committees
Student Health Insurance Committee
Help Center Advisory Board
Institutional Compliance Committee
Search Committee for Associate Registrar
Search Committee for Assistant Vice-
Provost of Student Affairs
Search Committee for Assistant Dean,
Office of Graduate Life
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LoCaL & NatioNaL Committees/oRgaNizatioNs
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NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• Member of the Collaborative Training Grants
Committee (which selects recipients of grants
funded by the U.S. Department of State for the
purpose of enriching educational exchange
through student community linkages)
• Elected Member of Board of Directors: NAFSA:
Association of International Educators
• Member: Section on U.S. Students Abroad Sub-
Committee on Health and Safety in Education
Abroad
• Member of the Trainer Corps for the Professional
Development Workshops
Member: Interassociational Task Force on
Health and Safety in Study Abroad
Advisory Board Member: FORUM on Education Abroad.
Bay Area Foreign Scholars Advisers Group
Member: Ivy League Plus Two International Offices
Advisory Board Member: National
Security Education Program
Advisory Board Member: Institute of Study
Abroad-Butler University
Advisory Board Member: American Institute
for Foreign Study Academic Programs
Advisory Committee: Bay Area Senior Fulbright Committee
Invited Guest to Meeting of Australian
Fulbright Alums in the Bay Area
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AttendAnce At conFeRenceS 2004-2005
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NAFSA National Conference, Montreal: Participating in
“Committing Our Resources to International Families:
Sharing Spouse Programming Ideas,” (with counterparts
from MIT and University of Texas-Austin), and a “round
table” on “Spouse Programming for International Spouses”
at the Campus and Community Programming Roundtable.
Member of Nominations Committee
NAFSA Board of Directors Meeting, Washington D.C.
NAFSA District Conference, San Francisco
Liaison Meetings with Immigration Service
Offices, Laguna Niguel and San Francisco
AIFS Academic Board Meeting, Miami, Florida
NSEP Advisory Board Meeting, Missoula, Montana
Bay Area Economic Forum
BeCHteL iNteRNatioNaL CeNteR
aDVisoRY Committee 2005-2006
Through no fault of their own the Advisory Committee did not
meet in 2005-2006 though there were one on one meetings
to plan for a restoration of the Committee in 2006-2007. The
Committee will then consist of:
James Bettinger Knight Fellows
Parviz Moin Mechanical Engineering
Kunle Olukoton Electrical Engineering
Jayashri Srikantiah School of Law
We would be pleased to provide any further information on
anything that appears in this Annual Report.
John Pearson
Director

SEVIS &
Related Immigration
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A major component of the Bechtel International Center’s
mission is to ensure institutional compliance with federal
regulations related to sponsorships of international students
and scholars at Stanford and to meet all requirements
pertaining to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information
System (SEVIS).
Following are some of the key SEVIS and other regulatory
developments, which occurred in these areas in the year
2005-2006.
sevis and sevP
The history and purpose of the Student and Exchange Visitor
Information System (SEVIS) can be found on the I-Center’s web site
at http://icenter.stanford.edu/sevis/
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) made
some improvements and enhancements to SEVIS this year. Of
special note is an online SEVIS training module now available
to Designated School Officials (DSO’s). In addition, DSO’s
were given authority to correct some SEVIS records (such as
canceling Optional Practical Training (OPT) requests), and we
saw some improvement in the turn-around time for data fix
requests. That said, many aspects of SEVIS remain burdensome
and onerous. In the coming year, we would welcome
enhancements that would allow DSO’s to:
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Cancel a transfer record after the transfer release date
Correct a J-1 student/scholar record or add a dependent
once the J-1 has obtained a visa
Clear students on OPT from “active students requiring
status verification” alert list
Remove “Potential SEVIS Violator” flag by the Compliance
Enforcement Unit for students who have been terminated
because of change of status
Change OPT data fixes regarding “pending OPT” records to
show them as “approved”
SeviS MAnAgeMent in PeoPleSoFt
In our second year of using PeopleSoft SEVIS software (PASS)
for F-1 students, we continued to update the in-house PASS
manual - currently 213 pages of instructions - on how to deal
with a variety of policies and procedures between PASS and
using SEVIS directly in Real Time interactive (RTI).
Staff continued to work closely with the Registrar’s office
to enhance PASS capability. Two new checklist items were
developed in Axess. The first alerts international students
returning from a leave of absence to a “To Do list”, the second
reminds students to check the expiration date of their I-20 and
request a timely extension of their visa document.
SeviS coMPliAnce
While SEVIS continues to become a more understandable
project, SEVIS compliance remains a time intensive process.
In addition to the monitoring of daily alerts, and the ongoing
scrutiny and verification of data, every quarter the I-Center
must register all F-1 students in SEVIS and report students who
are under enrolled without authorization. As per immigration
regulations, these students are considered to be out of status
and risk losing their ability to remain in the U.S. to complete
their academic programs. Staff continue to practice due
diligence, and spend considerable time following up not only
with students who appear to be under-enrolled, but also with
their faculty and departments and the Registrar’s office to
ensure that no student is reported erroneously.
regUlatOry infOrmatiOn
SePteMbeR 2005
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Department of State (DOS) Issues Cable on
Adjudicating Student Visa Applications
Department of State (DOS) cable provided guidance
for consular officers on how to interpret the immigrant
intent provisions when adjudicating student visa
applications. Consular Officers were directed to evaluate
the requirement to maintain a residence abroad in the
context of the student’s present circumstances and focus
on the student applicant’s immediate and near-term
intent.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
and DOS Announce New Document
Requirements to Enter the U.S.
DHS and DOS issued an advanced notice of proposed rule
making stating that by January 1, 200 , US citizens and
non immigrant aliens must have passport or other DHSapproved
documentation to enter the U.S.
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Changes to U.S. Embassy Visa Issuance Process
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico announced that beginning
October 15, 2005, a Third Country National who is
currently in the US and who wishes to apply for a
nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico must
make the interview online via a new web site (http://
www.visa-usa.com.mx/default.aspx
DHS Timeline Illustrates Visa Waiver Program
A DHS timeline illustrates Visa Waiver Program passport
requirements. All visitors traveling to the US under the
Visa Waiver Program must have a machine readable
passport by June 26, 2005. New passports issued by, on or
after October 25, 2005 must have a digital photo and be
machine-readable.
Cap on Employment Based (EB) Immigrant Visas
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) caps
employment-based (EB) immigrant visa numbers in EB-3
category for all chargeability areas, and in the EB-1 and
EB-2 categories for the China (mainland-born) and India
chargeability areas.
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DOS Issues a Cable on Validity of F/
M Visas After Break in Study
Key points:
1. A student who is transferring between schools or
programs, but who does not begin study at the transferin
school as required within five months of the date of
transferring out of the previous school or within five
months of the date of program completion, whichever is
applicable, is no longer in valid student status.
2. If the student applies for reinstatement and the
reinstatement is approved, then the student’s F-1 or
M-1 visa remains valid (assuming that the visa has not
expired).
3. If the student applies for reinstatement but the
reinstatement is denied, the F or M visa is considered
to be automatically cancelled under INA 222(g). This
student not only would need to apply for a new F or M
visa, but under INA 222(g) can apply for a visa only at a
U.S. consulate in his or her country of citizenship or last
permanent residence.
4. If a student takes a break from studies and is outside
the United States for more than five months, DOS states
“that student’s F-1 or M-1 visa is subject to cancellation
and should not be used, even though it remains valid on
its face.”To resume study in the United States, the student
would have to obtain a new visa.
5. For students who depart the United States for more
than five months for activities related to their course of
study, such as field research or study abroad, schools
should maintain those students in active SEVIS status.
DOS states that “since these students continue to
maintain their student status while overseas, their F-1
visas are not considered to be invalid after an absence of
more than five months.”
JAnuARy 2006
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Bill Provides Hurricane Katrina Relief
The Immigration Relief for Hurricane Katrina Victims Act
of 2005 (H.R. 3 27) includes a provision extending the
maintenance of proper F, M, or J status from August 29,
2005 until February 1, 2006 for international students or
exchange visitors affected by Hurricane Katrina. The bill
passed the House of Representatives on September 21,
2005, and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
on January 27, 2006. This bill will aid students and
exchange visitors who were unable to immediately restart
their studies or programs after the hurricanes, but who
have since resumed their activities. The full text of the
House bill is available online at http://thomas.loc.gov.
FebRuARy 2006
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DOS issues cable about timing of visa issuance
The visa issuance window for F-1 students is extended
from 90 days to 120 days
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Department of Labor (DOL) Proposes a 45-day Limit
on Duration of Labor Cert Validity, and a Ban on Alien
Payment of Attorney Fees for Labor Certificates.
Key points:
1. An unused approved Permanent Alien Labor
Certification would expire within 45 days of its approval
date.
2. Substitution of beneficiaries on applications and
approved labor certifications would be disallowed.
3. Sale, barter, or purchase of labor certifications would
be banned
4. Submission of fraudulent or false information would
be subject to new rules and penalties.
5. Employers would be prohibited from being
reimbursed for the expenses they incur in acquiring
permanent labor certifications, including payment by the
alien of the employer’s attorney’s fees.
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DOS proposes new J Intern Category
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The creation of a new 12-month intern subcategory
within the J trainee regulations would allow a recent
graduate of a foreign college or university to, within 12
months following graduation, enter the United States to
participate in a structured and guided period of workbased
learning related to the specific field in which he or
she earned a degree.
DOS Issues Annual State Cable to Consular
Posts Regarding Student Visas
Key points:
1. Efficient processing of visas for students and
exchange visitors is a high priority for the Department:
every student should have the chance to make the initial
start date of his/her academic or exchange program
whenever possible.
2. The primary importance is to focus more on a
student’s academic qualifications (although ultimately
not to question the judgment of the academic institution
for admitting the student) and financial resources, and
less on the institution they will study at and what their
long-term goals are, as “by nature foreign students stay in
the United States for extended periods of time.”
3. This cable helps reinforce the contents of the
September 2 , 2005 cable that clarified how consular
officers should interpret the immigrant intent
requirement when adjudicating student visa applications.

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Service
(USCIS) Updates Bispecialized Filing Instructions
For Forms I-129, I-140, I-485, and Ancillary Forms
Key points:
1. Starting on April 1, 2006, all I-129s and related
dependent applications should be filed at the Vermont
Service Center. Adjudication of these cases, however,
will occur either at the Vermont Service Center or the
California Service Center.
2. Starting on April 1, 2006, all I-140s and related
permanent residency applications should be filed at the
Nebraska Service Center. Adjudication of these cases,
however, will occur either at the Nebraska Service Center
or the Texas Service Center.
3. Starting on July 24, 2006, all applicants filing an
Application to Adjust Status or Register Permanent
Residence (Form I-4 5), based on a pending or approved
I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker), also referred
to as a “standalone filing”, should mail that form directly
to the Nebraska Service Center. Applicants should file
accompanying forms (e.g., Form I-131, Application for
Travel Document, and/or Form I-765, Application for
Employment Authorization) at this same centralized
location. Adjudication of these cases, however, will occur
either at the Nebraska Service Center or the Texas Service
Center.
4. USCIS will decide which of the paired service centers
will adjudicate the case, and customers will receive a
receipt notice from the service center that will process
and adjudicate their case, which will not necessarily
be the service center where they filed their case. USCIS
stated that it would continue to process cases received
before April 1, 2006 using preexisting procedures.
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FY 2007 H-1B Cap of 20,000 for Masters
or Higher Grads Reached
USCIS announces that it has received enough H-1B
petitions requesting foreign workers who have earned
a master’s degree or higher from a institution of higher
education to meet the exemption limit of 20,000
established by Congress for fiscal year (FY) 2007. The “final
receipt date” for these exempt H-1B petitions is July 26,
2006. The reaching of these caps does not affect other cap
exemptions, including the exemption for petitions filed
by institutions of higher education.
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DOS Cable on Visa Processing for Lebanese Nationals
An August 1, 2006 Department of State field cable
confirms that the U.S. Embassy in Beirut has ceased all
visa processing for the duration of the current crisis and it
is currently impossible to predict how long this situation
will continue. The cable gives the following guidance for
consular posts in the meantime:
1. For Immigrant Visa (IV) processing. DOS has
designated the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece “as the
immigrant visa processing post for Lebanese nationals
until such time as Embassy Beirut can resume its normal
visa operations. Lebanese immigrant visa applicants
should be instructed to address their inquiries to Embassy
Athens via email at Athens-IV-Lebanon@state.gov.”
2. For Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) processing. The DOS
cable instructs posts that all consular posts “may accept
non-resident Lebanese non-immigrant visa applicants
who are physically present in their consular district. These
applicants should be processed under normal local NIV
procedures, including interview appointment scheduling.
Posts should not expedite these applications ahead of
other NIV applicants, unless their cases qualify for normal
expedited processing for students and businessmen. Any
inquiries that posts receive from or on behalf of Lebanese
nationals applying for F, H, J, L, M, O or P visas who are
not physically present in their consular districts should
be directed to contact Embassy Athens for an interview
appointment at their web site http://www.usembassy.gr.
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Foreign Student Services overview
The Foreign Student Services had a busy year. While there were
fewer SEVIS/PASS immigration-related problems and no new
immigration regulations affecting F and J students during the
year 2005-2006, much time and effort was spent enhancing
ongoing services to the international student community. Here
are some of the activities that kept staff busy this year:
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We offered quarterly departmental briefings to University
administrative staff. The goal of these meetings was to
present an overview of procedural updates and business
processes, as well as to meet face to face with colleagues
from around campus with whom we work closely.
We met frequently with staff from the Registrar’s Office,
ITSS, Business Analyst Group as well members of the
Campus Community Group. The goal of these meetings
was to discuss policies and procedures, as well as to
proactively solve and prevent problems that may affect our
international student population.
We maintained contact with the local Social Security Office
to help clarify procedures for students applying for a Social
Security Number and the Individual Tax Identification
Number (ITIN).
We organized three IRS sessions related to tax obligations
for international students and scholars. The I-Center also
purchased, with the help of the Controller’s Office, webbased
tax software that was used by over 1,200 students to
help them file their income tax returns
Staff presented over 60 employment workshops for
F-1 and J-1 students. In addition, we coordinated three
sessions presented by visiting attorneys focused on the
H-1B visa and the two-year home residency requirement
for J-1 visa holders.
We hosted a special workshop with a law school professor
about international student’s legal rights. This led to
the creation of a “Know-Your-Rights” card designed to
help international students and scholars prepare for
international travel
Staff updated information on the web site. In particular,
information regarding Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
and Optional Practical Training (OPT) was revised to
improve clarity and answer student’s frequently asked
questions.
OrientatiOn UPdate
We organized and ran a successful international orientation
program to welcome all incoming international students and
their dependents to Stanford. In addition to working with
departments across campus, I-Center staff worked closely with
over 20 volunteer members of Community Committee for
International Students (CCIS) to run this weeklong program.
Events were well attended by students and families who
appreciated this opportunity to get acclimated to campus,
meet and make new friends, as well as get acquainted with
important regulatory information.
Highlights of the weeklong orientation program include:
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approximately 400 students.
Over 40 sessions and activities ranging from
informal social events to mandatory immigration
related sessions. (This year, the “Maintaining Your
Legal Status” session was presented a dozen times
during orientation week, as well as after school
began, and attended by over 600 new students).
The Academic Lunch hosted by the CCIS. Over 400
students attended, and got an opportunity to speak with a
student representative from their academic department.
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Foreign Scholar Services overview
During 2005-2006 Foreign Scholar Services at the I-Center
made a number of changes and improvements to our service.
We offered briefings to departments on a quarterly basis. These
were well attended by department administrators from across
campus and showcased the I-Center’s various administrative
functions, as well as provided immigration updates and
giving an opportunity to solicit feedback and suggestions on
our services. While not a place to communicate new policies
or procedures, these meetings were good for clarifying the
“dynamics” of using a visa at Stanford and provided a good
venue for meeting the faces behind the web site.
Much time and effort was also devoted to planning the
implementation of the Patriot Act Software Solution (PASS)
functionality of PeopleSoft for J-1 students and scholars. This is
scheduled for launch in Summer 2007.
Scholar advisors also continued to meet on a regular basis
with our external counsel to discuss immigration regulations
and business protocol around issues of H-1B employment and
permanent residence applications.
imPlementatiOn Of Pass fOr
J-1 exchange visitOrs
J-1 Exchange Visitors can have one of a variety of affiliations
with the University. Some of these affiliations include unpaid
and paid Visiting Scholars (including those at SLAC), Research
Associates, Visiting Faculty, Post-Doctoral Scholars, Visiting
Researchers, and participants of certain short-term summer
programs.
The I-Center issues DS-2019’s for all J Exchange Visitors and
their dependents coming to Stanford (including SLAC).
Exchange Visitors and their dependents must use this DS-2019
to apply for a J-1 or J-2 visa.
The PeopleSoft environment features a functionality known
as PASS that allows Stanford to batch PeopleSoft data to the
Department of Homeland Security, and therefore to ensure
data integrity and compliance with federal immigration
regulations. While the I-Center has batched F-1 documents
through PASS since 2003, the migration of J-1 students and
scholars to this system has proven to be a more complicated
process and calls for significant changes in well-entrenched
business practices across campus.
Currently to request a DS-2019 departments submit
information about the incoming exchange visitor to the I-
Center through a stand alone system, and the I-Center staff
request a DS-2019 directly from SEVIS through a Real Time
Interactive (RTI) process. Business practices regarding entering
Exchange Visitor’s in PeopleSoft vary greatly across campus.
Some departments enter information about an incoming
visitor in PeopleSoft prior to the visitor’s arrival at Stanford;
others enter this information only after the visitor has arrived
on campus. Some Exchange Visitors who are not on the
University’s payroll may never get entered in PeopleSoft.
Exchange visitors at SLAC are entered into SLAC’s PeopleSoft
database that does not connect to Stanford’s PeopleSoft
database. Most dependents do not appear in PeopleSoft at all.
The new system of producing a DS-2019 through PASS will
not allow such variation in data entry. In order to implement
PASS to batch information to SEVIS for the purpose of DS-2019
issuance, biographical and other data for all these individuals
and their dependents must be entered into the University’s
database prior to the individual’s arrival at Stanford. The
challenge, then, is to develop business processes that will allow
these individuals to be entered into the University’s PeopleSoft
databases accurately and in a timely manner.
otHeR uPdAteS
This year, we instituted a change to the DS-2019 request
process. Departments now submit a Funding Attestation
Form to provide comprehensive verification of all sources and
amounts of funding that are noted on the DS-2019 form.
h-1b visa Overview
H-1b QuotA
Prior to the Immigration Act of 2001, academic and nonprofit
institutions were subject to a quota for H-1B’s along
with industry. However, due to the differences between the
government’s fiscal year (October to September), and the
University’s (September to August), the majority of the new
allotment of H-1 visas was absorbed by industry before the start
of the University’s annual hiring cycle. This had a devastating
effect on Stanford’s efforts to bring new visa faculty on board
in time for the academic year. The other options available to
the University were quite restrictive. These included O-1 status,
which is not a good alternative for junior faculty owing to
its extraordinary standard, J Exchange visitors on Academic
Training or F-1 students on Practical Training.
The Immigration Act of 2001 changed this by exempting
academic and non-profit institutions from the H-1B quota. The
question of whether a new Immigration Act will revert to the
“old” quota system remains uncertain and a cause of concern
for us.
Despite much anticipation, however, no new Immigration Act
was passed this year. The good news on the H-1B front was that
this meant there were no changes to the quota guidelines for
academic and non-profit institutions.
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We continued to look for ways to improve data collection and
management of H-1B applications. We tested two commercial
case management products, and developed an in house
H-1B database that allows advisors to track and complete
applications for submission to the Department of Homeland
Security. Enhancements to this database in the future may
include automation of tasks such as sending e-mail alerts as
well as development of an online submission protocol and
status update. Any final decision about a case management
system will require approval from the University’s Information
Technology Systems regarding data safety.
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We also considered new business processes with the goal
to streamline the H-1B process and develop a centralized
approach for departments. Currently many business
administrators submit incomplete H-1B applications to the I-
Center. This slows down the application process considerably.
In addition, the decentralized nature of the H-1B process makes
it difficult for the I-Center to verify department compliance
with H-1B regulatory record keeping. Non compliance with
H-1 record keeping could make the University vulnerable to
penalties. Ideally we would like to work with a core group of
business administrators so that we can to provide ongoing
training regarding both the application process as well as
compliance requirements.
Permanent residence (Or
green card) aPPlicatiOn
Since late March 2005 Program Electronic Review Management
(PERM) has become our standard mechanism of establishing a
new faculty member’s eligibility for permanent residence.
Since PERM is an attestation-based system that does not require
the employer to submit documentation with its application, the
Department of Labor (DOL) has instituted a new audit system to
enforce the regulations. DOL may audit an employer anytime.
Failure to provide the proper documentation in response to
an audit results in a denial of the audited application and may
result in a requirement that the employer conduct “supervised
recruitment” for future applications for a period of two years.
PERM record keeping requires maintenance of the same kind of
records that the Provosts’ office demands for faculty searches,
and we remain confident of our ability to respond appropriately
to these audit requests.
Additionally, the I-Center also coordinated several immigration
cases with external legal counsel. This was mostly for faculty
for whom Stanford had already received approved labor
certification.
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Bechtel International Center Presents
The Effects of the Recent German Elections
on U.S. - European Relations
With Christian Kirsch and Andreas Ross,
distinguished German journalists
Christian Kirsch is editor and reporter at Heute Journal evening news
program, the leading German evening news program, which draws a
nation-wide audience of over 4 million on ZDF, Europe's largest
broadcaster. His reports on Heute Journal stand out for their quick
political analysis combined with a remarkable feel for the people
involved. Several times he has filed exceptional stories on U.S. -
related themes, such as the partial drawdown of the U.S. military in
Germany, terrorism, and climate policy. Through journalistic
excellence, Mr. Kirsch has been recognized as one of the
up-and-coming reporters at ZDF.
Andreas Ross is foreign policy editor at Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung national daily newspaper. He is
regarded as a talented up-and-coming editor in the political section of the newspaper. Since April 2004,
Ross has gained much respect as political editor with a focus on foreign policy issues dealing with
Western Europe, the Balkans, Latin America and the United Nations. He also serves as back-up for the
U.S. expert in the newsroom. He won the 2001 Europe Award from his alma mater, the University of
Osnabrueck and has prolific journalism training at national publications (Die Zeit, Der Spiegel and
Süddeutsche Zeitung).
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 17th
WHERE: Dining Room, Bechtel International Center
Bring a brown bag lunch, drinks will be provided
For more info: plarm@stanford.edu

Services to international Families
Services to International Families are designed to:
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Facilitate adjustment of all family members of
international students and scholars to the campus and
community
Assist spouses/partners/families with information and
advice on local resources relevant to the many areas of
transition they face
Provide opportunities for spouses/partners to add
enrichment to the Stanford community by presenting
classes and programs open to all, and
Build a sense of international community, creating
opportunities for expanded cultural awareness among the
participants.
In keeping with these goals, the Adviser to International
Families provided ongoing counseling & advising on topics
such as:
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Career development and transitions
Options for studying English as a Second Language
Volunteer work as a means to further one’s career
Children’s schools, pre-schools and child care options,
Cross-cultural adjustment
Personal and family issues
Local and Bay Area resources relevant to each individual or
family.
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for spouses, partners and families of international students.
This included recruiting and training a Welcome Committee
for International Families consisting of 39 individuals
speaking 20 languages. Committee members played an
active role in organizing four welcome events and staffing
information tables to acquaint new families with local
and campus resources. This year the volunteers offered
mini-tours of the I-Center to acquaint newcomers with the
facilities and the many programs offered here.
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Developed new materials and revised handouts to
help newcomers with a variety of needs, such as how
to find shops that carry international goods, places to
take children on outings, and referrals to local services
recommended by current student families.
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Organized Graduate Spouse & Partner Welcome for ALL
new graduate couples, in collaboration with the Graduate
Life Office, Work/Life Center and Graduate Student
Program Board.
Recruited speakers from nine University offices to describe
their services, (Career Development Center, Haas Center,
Partners in Caring at Stanford Hospital, Office of Religious
Life, WorkLife Center, Graduate Life Office, Vaden Health
Center, the Graduate Student Council and the Bechtel
International Center.) The reception was held in the
Graduate Student Community Center for the second time.
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Supervised and continued to develop the Resource Center
for International Families, a comprehensive collection
of information and advising that enables spouses and
family members to build a stimulating and worthwhile
experience for themselves during their time accompanying
a student, visiting scholar or faculty member at Stanford. A
dedicated community volunteer has been essential to the
project, organizing and updating materials, coordinating
training and arranging the staffing of the Center.
The information in the Resource Center is brought to life by a
team of 15 international spouse advisers representing eight
countries, who staff the Center during 12 hours spread over
four days per week. This year our coordinator trained 15 new
advisors who spoke a total of 11 languages (Danish, German,
Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Japanese,
Hindi and Marathi, as well as English). These peer advisers can
easily establish rapport with newcomers in their own language
and provide information and relevant experience about living
in the Stanford area.
In 2005-06 the Resource Center assisted at least 374 visitors
(an increase from 2 6 the previous year) from at least 44
countries. The heaviest flow of visitors was in the months of
September (60), October (57), November (3 ), August (39),
and January (35). A list of the countries of visitors is available
in the Resource Center. Those with most visitors include Japan
(149), China (35) and Korea (32). Significant steps in 2005-06
included translating the Resource Center flier into several
languages, researching and expanding the information for
volunteer opportunities, recruiting and training new volunteer
advisers, posting publicity for the Resource Center in residences
and departments, and reorganizing some of the notebooks.
The advisers maintain a log to keep track of the visitors and
the subjects of their inquiries, and to communicate among the
team. A special rapport has developed among the advisers,
and they enjoyed the occasions when they could meet with
one another. In sum, the Resource Center is an extremely
valuable adjunct to I-Center services, allowing newcomers and
others to access resources and talk with an experienced adviser
who can help them to find the information they need to create
a satisfying experience during their time at Stanford.
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Redesigned, edited and produced a 2 -page publication,
“2005-2006 at Stanford”, which serves as a handbook
for international families and a calendar to advise them
of relevant academic dates and I-Center programs. It
provides answers to the most frequently asked questions
and includes extensive information on community
resources of special interest to this population. This
year new software was needed to integrate the text
and artwork and calendar pages. After researching the
alternatives, InDesign was purchased, and with the help
of an international spouse with a background in graphic
design, templates were made for the basic text, sponsor’s
messages and monthly pages, and a distinctive new cover
design was created. This new software allowed us to
streamline the process of publication. In fact, the calendar
for the following year, 2006-07 was completed in August
2006, enabling us to distribute it in early September as
newcomers arrived early for the new academic year.
Updated and redesigned the Shopping List Handout
that provides students and families with information and
contact details for places where they can find the essential
items for setting up their new living quarters and food
from various regions.
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To inform all students and scholars bringing dependents
of the special services for their family members that the
I-Center provides, a letter is given to each family upon
arrival. However, since many spouses are not able to read
English, it fell to the busy student or scholar to translate
the letter or inform the spouse. This year we recruited
volunteers to translate this letter into 7 languages: French,
German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.
This has proved to be a more effective way of reaching
newly arrived spouses, and the smiles at seeing something
printed in their own language indicate their appreciation.
Maintained weekly communication with spouses &
partners of international students, visiting scholars,
and faculty through an email list serve announcing
coming events. This has proven to be an effective way
to communicate with a population that is scattered
throughout local communities and is not able to visit the
I-Center to see newly posted fliers.
Accomplished a thorough update of the section for
international families on the I-Center web site.
Articles in both the Stanford Daily and 2 issues of the
Stanford Alumni Magazine called attention to the
challenges faced by students with families and in
particular, the programs and services provided by the I-
Center for international families at Stanford. It was nice to
hear from returned spouses now in their home countries
when these articles appeared.
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Played an active role in three ongoing staff committees:
the Program, Facilities and Orientation Committees.
This year the I-Center had special funds to enhance
programming efforts, and the committee interviewed
and selected a series of student program assistants to
help create and publicize programs sponsored by the I-
Center. We also created an International Discussion Series,
featuring a variety of speakers on internationally related
topics (e.g. Biodiversity Loss & Other Global Environmental
Changes, Nujiang River Dam Project), and held at
noontime.
Helped to create and manage programs funded by The
Riddle Family Fund, dedicated to creating programs
that enhance communication between American and
international students, and the Billie Achilles Fund. The
Facilities Committee met regularly to address issues
related to lighting, furniture, structural improvements,
art exhibits and maintenance of our graceful but aging
building. The Orientation Committee met weekly
throughout the summer to set the program and work out
final details (speakers, social events, immigration briefings,
and academically related sessions) for the week-long
Orientation of new international graduate students.
WitH otHeR StAnFoRd oFFiceS And unitS
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Maintained outreach to various campus groups, including
Graduate Life Office, Escondido Village Community
Advisers, the Career Development Center, WorkLife Office
and Haas Center for Public Service. Assisted the Office of
Judicial Affairs by identifying a Japanese spouse to check
the translation into Chinese of the Stanford Honor Code.
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Coordinated the selection process for the CCIS Spouse
Education Fund in collaboration with the 5 members of the
committee. This included publicizing the awards widely,
advising applicants individually about the various options
for pursuing their field of interest, raising additional
funds (a grant of $500 from the Stanford Federal Credit
Union), and participating in the final selection process.
This year the Committee was able to offer a grant to all 19
applicants. Grants ranged from $200 to $500, for a total
of $6 10. Recipients were from 10 countries, including
Australia, China (5), England, Iran, Israel, Japan, Korea (5),
Turkey, Singapore (2), and Venezuela. Their fields of study
included art, economics clinical psychology, electrical
engineering, business, financial engineering, medicine,
occupational therapy and prerequisite classes for a variety
of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Two grantees
used the funds for books or classes to prepare for licensing
exams in medicine and occupational therapy. Others
attended classes at institutions such as the Academy
of Art University, the California School for Professional
Psychology, Foothill and DeAnza Community Colleges,
California State Universities in San Jose the East Bay,
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program.
Collaborated with other CCIS programs, such as the
Community Advisers (orientation program), CCIS
Associates and worked closely with the Professional Liaison
for International Spouses to ascertain eligibility for this
opportunity to meet a career counterpart.
PROGRAMS
Initiated and planned new events each quarter through
open meetings with interested spouses who served as
an ad hoc Advisory Committee for Spouse Programs.
These meetings provide a vehicle for feedback on existing
programs and ideas for the creation of new ones relevant
to our target community. They also generate task forces to
take responsibility for certain ongoing programs, such as
the weekly Friday Coffee.
Offered an extensive selection of programs for
family members, including orientation tours, cultural
presentations, classes in languages, cooking, art, tennis
and programs that fostered cross-cultural communication
between spouses from diverse backgrounds. (Please see
section on Quarterly Programs for further details.)
Continued to develop the International Playgroup Co-ops,
in collaboration with 2 international spouses and the Work/
Life Center. With a large population of pre-school children,
there is a need for some form of cooperative child care that
enables parents to share care and also get some time off.
International families often find child care costs prohibitive,
and yet it is crucial that the mothers have some free time
and be able to leave their children with others whom they
trust. These small groups fill that need, while building new
friendships among the participants.
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Career Development Center (group visit and 2 workshops)
Escondido Village Community Advisers
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I-Center facilities and Resource Center
for International Families
Haas Center for Public Service
Graduate Life Office
Graduate School of Business - International
Pre-Enrollment Program
Green Library
WorkLife Office
Memorial Church
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Palo Alto Art Center
United Nations Association
Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Avenidas, Senior Program Center, Palo Alto
Palo Alto Unified School District (Escondido School)
Winter Lodge of Palo Alto
Año Nuevo State Park
Coyote Hills State Park
Portola Valley Ranch
Edgewood Park
Palo Alto Stanford History Association (“Professorville” tour)
Filoli Historic Estate and Gardens
NASA/Ames Exploration Center
Community School for Music and the Arts, Mountain View
Los Altos History Museum
Assistance League of Los Altos,
Hakone Gardens (Saratoga)
Oakland Museum of California (History, Art, Ecology)
San Francisco – DeYoung Museum
San Francisco Symphony – Davies Hall (rehearsal)
Factory of NUMMI (GM/Toyota joint venture)
History/San Jose ( formerly San Jose Historical Museum)
Diverse religious institutions – Jewish, Christian, Moslem
SuMMARy oF QuARteRly PRogRAMS And clASSeS
FoR SPouSeS And FAMily MeMbeRS
FaLL QuaRteR 2005:
Presented a total of 13 one-time and 19 continuing
programs in the following categories
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the Friday Coffee, which serves as an
ongoing orientation for newcomers,
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Seven orientation tours on campus and int he
surrounding community (separate tours of campus
overview & campus services, highlights of Palo Alto,
Mountain View, Los Altos, volunteer opportunities,
nature hike, holiday outing to a local home),
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Three special workshops (Job Search Strategies,;Making
Your Life Satisfying, offered twice),
Three ongoing programs in the arts (drawing,
music group and film series),
Six classes in languages (Chinese, Japanese,
Russian, Spanish and French- 2 levels),
Three discussion groups with a variety of topics
(e.g. the lives of prominent women),
Four ongoing programs for children ( Friday
Coffee and International Play Group, Blanket
Babies and Playgroup Co-op)
One classe in American cuisine,
Three dance classes (Argentine Tango, Nightclub
Salsa, Middle Eastern Belly Dance),
One fitness program (“Walk the Dish”).
WiNteR QuaRteR 2006:
Presented a similar schedule of eight one-time
and 21 ongoing programs, including:
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Strategies Group– met for sessions; the Spouse
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Six excursions off campus to learn about area history,
culture, manufacturing, religious diversity, natural
history, and space exploration (Coyote Hills Shell
Mound, the San Francisco Symphony, Año Nuevo
State Beach, the NUMMI Factory, NASA/Ames Space
Exploration Center, and three religious institutions),
Five language classes (two levels of Spanish, French,
Russian and Chinese Language & Culture),
Two classes in art, with different approaches to drawing,
Four international and American foods classes
(each offering a series of four classes),
Three dance classes (Argentine Tango, Nightclub
Salsa, Middle Eastern Belly Dance),
Four weekly programs for families with
children (same as above),
One weekly program open to all (Friday Coffee and
orientation for newcomers) included crafts projects
for children and a special presentation by a children’s
librarian on “Books to Share With Your Children”,
Scottish celebration of Robert Burns’ Birthday
(dinner, speeches, and ceiliyh dancing).
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Presented a similar schedule of six one-time programs, and
24 ongoing classes, including:
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Five area tours (themes included local history and
community action, ecology, art and horticulture:
Edgewood Park, Palo Alto history and Coalition
to Create Housing for the Homeless, Filoli, San
Francisco’s DeYoung and Hakone Gardens)
One workshop for spouses (“Ideas for Making Your
Time Here Satisfying”) and ongoing career counseling
for international spouses by the CDC intern
Six language classes (four levels of Spanish,
three levels of French, and one each of
Russian, German and Portuguese)
Three programs in art, crafts and music (Introduction
to Drawing , The Art of Chinese Paper-cutting,
and an informal chamber music group)
Four programs in dance & sports (Middle
Eastern Belly Dance, Argentine Tango, Nightclub
Salsa, Afro Peruvian Dance Technque)
Five cooking classes teaching a variety of cuisines
(Japanese Home Style, American, Simple But Elegant
International Cuisine and a cooking interest group)
Two weekly programs, including the Friday Coffee and
International Playgroup. Special programs at the Friday
Coffee included crafts for the children, and an Idea
Exchange on Activities and Places To Go with Children.
International Women’s Pot-Luck Lunch, attended
by students, spouses, and community members.
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Ongoing programs and classes included:
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newcomers and served as an ongoing support network
for all interested spouses and partners. Volunteers from
the spouse community and local CCIS played a key role
in sustaining this program throughout the summer
quarter, and assisting newcomers as they arrived.
Political Institutions in America and in California
(series of four lecture-discussions led by a French
spouse with a doctorate in political science),
Two dance classes including Argentine Tango
and Middle Eastern Belly Dancing,
Gentle Yoga, taught by a postdoc and
certified yoga instructor from Germany,
Flower Arrangement Class.
Programs for children: the International
Playgroup, which met weekly at Nealon Park
in Menlo Park, and the International Playgroup
Coop (5 or 6 groups meet in private homes).

the office for international visitors
The Office for International Visitors (OIV) serves the university
by facilitating requests for professional meetings and shortterm
visits to Stanford University by foreign academics and
university staff, as well as journalists and any other official
visitors. By providing this service to the university, we help
individual departments welcome international visitors. We work
closely with various offices and departments on campus and
are pleased to be able to provide our services.
Services that we offer include:
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Matching international visitors’ requests with on-campus
resources.
Checking availability of Stanford resources to meet
with visitors or delegations and setting up professional
appointments with appropriate faculty or staff.
Coordinating visitors’ or delegations’ schedules for their
day-visit to Stanford University.
Welcoming visitors and providing them with assistance
during their visit.
Welcoming visitors through official programs such as
the International Visitor Leadership Program and the
Eisenhower Fellows program.
As part of the Bechtel International Center, the OIV also plays a
key role in programming activities and events for international
students, scholars and their families.
Summary of International Visitors Programs
Total number of international visitors 63
Total number of programs 106
Total number of appointments
Average number of appointments per
2 4
program 2.6
Number of individual visitors 46
Number of groups 60
Number of cancelled programs 14
For more statistical information on OIV visitors and programs
please see page 36.
aPPOintment destinatiOns
The requests of visitors were extremely diverse. Depending on
the topics that the delegations requested, their backgrounds
and the various situations that they were facing in their
respective countries, the OIV has arranged meetings with
faculty, staff and students from all over campus and escorted
them to a wide range of offices on campus: from the Stanford
Project on Regions of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to the
BioX program and from the Center for Internet and Society to
the University Architect/Planning Office.
Many of the international delegations come from countries
where university management structures have traditionally
been quite different from those in the United States. Therefore
many of these delegations came to Stanford with the intention
of getting a better understanding of the overall structure of
our university, management and governance issues. We had a
significant number of requests to discuss sponsored research
and technology licensing.
A large proportion of visitors coming through the State
Department sponsored International Visitor Leadership
Program and the Eisenhower Fellows program are scholars or
researchers. They met with their counterparts from the Hoover
Institution and the many research centers at the Freeman
Spogli Institute for International Studies to exchange views
and develop collaborations with their counterparts here. They
have also met with students to hear about their experiences as
students here and to learn about campus life.
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Sixteen fee-for-service programs, totaling $3035
The OIV arranged programs for six Eisenhower Fellows, a
prestigious academic/cultural exchange program ($ 25)
Other achievements
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Participated in the NCIV National Conference in
Washington D.C. and the NCIV Regional Western
Conference in Denver, CO.
Tiffany Morris was hired as Assistant to OIV
Organized a lunch meeting and Stanford visit for San
Francisco IIE counterparts with the aim to discuss our
working together on programs for visitors coming through
the IVLP
Entered information about past programs (both visitors
and on-campus resources) into eCIV program, a computer
program that provides information on visitors and allows
more efficient communication between Stanford and the
National Council for International Visitors.
Recruited three Stanford alums willing to occasionally
escort visitors during their visits to campus.
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As part of the Program Committee, the OIV helped create
and implement activities (both with social and educational
goals) for international students and American students to
interact and learn from each other. We provided feedback
on programs organized by the I-Center and helped
recruit two student program coordinators and a Program
Coordinator.
We participated in meetings and discussions about I-
Center organization and its restructuring.
We participated in I-Center departmental meetings
(organized quarterly) to represent OIV.
Served on the VPSA Staff Development Committee
to help assess needs of the division in the following
areas: professional development, social activities, staff
recognition and orientation.
Served on International Month Committee to coordinate
with international student organizations to help organize
a month-long series of events provided to the entire
Stanford community and the public.
lectuRe SeRieS & tAlkS
The OIV organized and participated in the organization of
several talks and lectures for Stanford students and the Stanford
community in general.
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Christian Kirsch and Andreas Ross, The Effects of the Recent
German Elections on U.S.-European Relations, 10/17/05
Marge Tsitouris, The Wave that changed the World – CARE’s
Tsunami’s Response & the Year in Review, 12/07/05
Ka Lun Au, Nujiang River Dam Project, Conflicts between
Development and Environment, 02/15/06
selected samPles Of visits
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A Chinese television journalist met with the director of the
Knight Fellowship Program for Professional Journalists,
James R. Bettinger (sponsored by IVLP).
A Japanese delegation of foreign policy experts met with
Hoover fellows and members of the Asia-Pacific Research
Center to discuss US-Japanese relations and security in the
Asia Pacific region (sponsored by IVLP).
A member of the Italian parliament met with a
professor in the history department to discuss popular
constitutionalism and judicial review (sponsored by IVLP).
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A professor from Nagoya University, Japan, met with staff
from the Center for Teaching and Learning to discuss the
teaching of oral presentation skills to university students.
FebRuARy 2006
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An associate chief officer at the Shanghai World Trade
Organization Consultation Center met with a Hoover
fellow and professor of economics to discuss intellectual
property protection, US trade policy and US-Sino relations
(sponsored by IVLP).
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A Montenegrin university professor involved in higher
education reform came to Stanford to study secondary
education in the American system. He met with professors
from the School of Education and from the political science
department (sponsored by IVLP).
A Dutch lawyer, specializing in international and European
law met with Law School Professor Weiner to discuss
human rights and international criminal law (sponsored by
IVLP).
A delegation of Japanese government officials visited
Stanford to discuss American healthcare policy and
delivery models in order to determine whether or not the
American system is suitable for Japan. The delegation
met with professors from FSI’s Center for Healthcare Policy
Research/ Center for Primary Care Outcomes and Research
(sponsored by IVLP).
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A senior advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan
met with a law school professor to discuss international
women’s rights and our legal system (sponsored by IVLP).
A delegation of academics and government officials
from Russia met with researchers from the Center for
Deliberative Democracy and Deliberative Polling to discuss
polling methods used in the United States (sponsored by
IVLP).
A senior advisor on foreign policy to the Austrian Green
Party met with faculty from the Economics department
and the GSB to discuss international development
(sponsored by IVLP).
A delegation of journalists from South Asia met with
faculty from the Hoover Institution and Freeman Spogli
Institute for International Studies to discuss South Asian
economic progress and South Asian security issues
(sponsored by IVLP).
A Ukrainian delegation of academics and journalists
interested in, generally, state responses to past
malfeasance and specifically, the normative Ukrainian
response to the Holocaust, met with a sociology professor
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States history, a Fellow from the Hoover Institution and
a professor from the history department (sponsored by
IVLP).
An expert in educational assessment and program
evaluation active on both the regional and national levels
in Brazil met with professors in the School of Education
to discuss bilingual education, technology’s effect on the
learning process, and teacher and principal qualifications
for public schools (Eisenhower Fellow).
June 2006
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Executives from Schneider Electric Inc., a German-based
international engineering company, met with Stanford
graduate students in engineering and business on
the subject of “Fostering Innovation and Corporate
Entrepreneurship - How will the corporate world attract
new talent?”
The Director of the Institute of Political Science of Lyon,
Professor Gilles Jean-Marie Pollet, met with the director
of CHP/PCOR, Professor Alan Garber, to discuss American
system of health care delivery and financing (sponsored by
IVLP).
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Officials from Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Studies Institute
visited Stanford to discuss American foreign policy in the
Middle East with Hoover Fellow Abbas Milani (sponsored
by IVLP).
Principal Brigadier General Carlos Leongómez Mateus and
Lieutenant Alvaro Perez from Universidad Militar Nueva
Granada at Bogotá met with Stanford’s Director of Campus
Planning and Design, David Lenox, to discuss Stanford’s
campus and architecture because they were planning the
building of a new campus for their university.
A delegation of academics from Nanjing University
in China met with representatives from the Office
of the President to exchange ideas about university
administration. They also toured the Clark Center as they
were interested in interdisciplinary academic research and
university collaboration with industry.
feedback frOm visitOrs
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“During the entire visit, I [was] overwhelmed by the
enthusiasm expressed by your business and your
responsibility. I sincerely hope we could have more
exchanges to expand our bilateral economic and trade
relations and bring our business people together. Wish
our relationship could bloom luxuriantly in different
[countries]. I am looking forward to your visit to China
when I will be able to pay back some of the hospitality
I received during my memorable stay in your beautiful
country.”
– Yanfen Wu, Managing Director, Meisee Corp. September 8,
2005 (sponsored by IVLP).
“Ms. Larmaraud was so intimate and kind. So we spent a
nice time.”
– Hitoshi Tukunara, Deputy editor, Political-economic Section,
Ryukyu Shimpo, Japan, June 20, 2006 (sponsored by IVLP).
“We wish we could have more time on campus!”
–Kazuyoshi Mastsuda, President, Hokkaido Venture Capital,
Inc.; President, HVC Strategic Research Institute, Inc; President,
HVC Global Investment, Inc., August 3, 2006 (sponsored by
IVLP).
“The visitor got a very good sense of the role Stanford has
played in the growth and prosperity of Silicon Valley and
the role it is playing in the growth of biochemistry and
biomedicine.”
–The interpreter escorting Sebastien Huygue, Member,
National Assembly, Union for a Popular Movement Party,
France. July 27, 2006 (sponsored by IVLP).
“First in depth conversation with an American (Larry
Diamond) about Hong Kong politics. Challenging view of
current US political climate… as good, if not better, than
meetings anywhere else.”
–Mr. Chi Keung Ivan Choy, Senior Instructor, Department of
Government of Public Administration, The Chinese University
of Hong Kong, August 17 2006 (sponsored by IVLP)
“Certainly Joshua Cohen gave me more new insights
concerning liberty versus equality in the US. And he gave
me a very interesting tip for a book.”
–Koert Debeuf, Speechwriter and Chief Advisor to the Belgian
Prime Minister. September 5, 2006 (sponsored by IVLP)
“I didn’t know how colleges work here. It’s very different
than in my country and now I know [more] about that.”
–Gaston Martin, Legal Technical Advisor, Department
of Institutional Affairs, National Bureau of Labor Union
Associations, Ministry of Labor, Argentina. 10/9/2006
(sponsored by IVLP).
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visitOrs & PrOgrams by mOnth
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Number of Visitors Number of
Programs
September 25 10
October 9 12
November 2
December 11 7
January 1 4
February 41 9
March 25
April 59 14
May 1
June 115 13
July 64 3
August 136 10
Total 638 106
viSitoRS by MontH
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
11
18
18
25
28
25
41
59
64
94
V is ito rs b y M o n th
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PRogRAMS by MontH
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
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7
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P ro g ra m s b y M o n th
10
10
12
13
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0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
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PrOgram agencies (nUmber Of PrOgrams)
viSitS SPonSoRed by tHe dePARtMent oF StAte tHRougH
tHe inteRnAtionAl viSitoR leAdeRSHiP PRogRAM.
Academy for Educational Development 1
American Center for International Labor
Solidarity
Delphi 6
Institute of International Education 4
Phelps Stokes Fund 4
Mississippi Consortium for International
Development
Meridian International Center 2
ReQueStS FRoM otHeR oRgAnizAtionS
Businesses 6
Consulates 3
Eisenhower Fellowships 6
Olix 2
Triway 1
Universities 25
Other 10
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Photos courtesy of
Pauline Larmaraud, Coordinator
Office for International Visitors
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Stanford University
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the overseas Resource center
Overseas schOlarshiPs 2005-2006
Administered by the Overseas Resource Center, Bechtel
International Center
On behalf of Stanford University, the Overseas Resource
Center administers and/or provides advising for the
following scholarships for study and research overseas:
Scholarship Name Applicants Winners
AU Cairo Intern Program 2 2
Bundeskanzler Scholarship 0 0
Churchill Scholarship 1 0
DAAD Awards 2 2
English-Speaking Union
Scholarship
5 3
Free University of Berlin Exchange 2 1
Freeman Asia Award 2 1
Fulbright (IIE) Scholarship 61 15
Fulbright (DOE) Scholarship 10 4
Gates Scholarship 1 1
Haas-Koshland Award 1 1
Luce Scholarship (3 nominations
allowed)
(3) 0
NSEP Graduate Fellowship 2 1
NSEP Undergraduate Scholarship 1 1
Marshall Scholarship 39 4
Mitchell Scholarship 3 0
Rhodes Scholarship 2 2
Total: 162 3
The following Stanford faculty and staff members served on
the Stanford IIE Fulbright Committee:
Juan Alonso, Professor, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Department
Khalil Barhoum, Sr. Lecturer, Literature, Language &
Culture Department
Harumi Befu, Professor Emeritus, Cultural & Social
Anthropology Department
Linda Bernard, Assoc. Archivist, Hoover Institution
Marc Bertrand, Professor Emeritus of French and Italian
Greg Boardman, Associate Vice Provost and Dean of
Students
Susie Brubaker-Cole, Asst. Vice Provost for Undergraduate
Education
Albert Cohen,William H. Bonsall Professor of Music,
Emeritus
Kristin Conner, Career Counselor, Career Development
Center
Kevin Cool, Editor-Stanford Magazine
Renee Courey, Associate Director for Student Services
Mary Dakin, Associate Director, CREES
Marvin Diogenes, Lecturer in Continuing Studies Program
Brian Groves, Foreign Scholar Assistant
Linda Hess, Lecturer, Religions Studies Department
David Katzenstein – Professor, Medicine
Don Kennedy – President Emeritus
Katherine Kuhns- Director, FSI Initiative on Distance
Learning
Scotty McLennan, Dean, Religious Life
Hilton Obenzinger, Lecturer, Vice Provost for
Undergraduate Education
Sharon Palmer – Manager, Freshmen and Sophomore
Program
Linda Paulson – Program Officer, Continuing Studies and
Summer Programs
Richard Roberts, Professor, History Department
Joanne Sanders- Dean, Office for Religious Life
Sandra Staklis – Lecturer, School of Education
Richard Scott, Professor Emeritus, Sociology
Laura Selznick, Special Asst. to the VPUE for Diversity
Outreach
Peter Stansky, Professor Emeritus, History
Leslie Townsend – Student Affairs Officer, Undergraduate
Advising
Tom Wasow, Professor, Linguistics
Mary-Kate Wood – Humanities and Sciences Deans Office
Patience Young, Curator for Education, Cantor Arts Center
Rick Yuen, Asian American Activities Center
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The following Stanford faculty, staff, students and alumni
served on the Stanford Rhodes-Marshall Panel:
3
Mark Kasevich, Committee Chair, Professor of Physics and
Applied Physics
Jason Berg, Student, Stanford Law School, Marshall
Scholar
Elizabeth Chapman, Poet, Marshall Scholar
Alain Enthoven, Professor, Stanford Graduate School of
Business, Rhodes Scholar
Kate Fickle, Director, PRTM, Marshall Scholar
Desha Girod, Ph.D. Student, Political Science, Mitchell
Scholar
Griffith Harsh, Director, Neurosurgical Oncology, Rhodes
Scholar
Patrick Hunt, Lecturer, Classics, Stanford University
Rex Jamison, Professor of Medicine, Rhodes Scholar
Mary Larson, Rhodes Scholar, Cardiologist, CMCI
Abbie Liel, Ph.D. Candidate, Marshall Scholar
Patricia Lin, Lecturer, History, Fulbright Scholar
Ciamac Moallemi, Ph.D. Student, Electrical Engineering,
Marshall Scholar
Michael McCaffery, President and CEO, Stanford
Management Company, Rhodes Scholar
John Pearson, Director, Bechtel International Center
Barney Pell, Entrepreneur in Residence, Marshall Scholar
Stephen Quake, Professor, Bioengineering, Marshall
Scholar, Rhodes Scholar,
Susan Reinhold, Principal, North Berkeley Investment
Partners, Marshall Scholar
Jon Reider, University High School, San Francisco, Marshall
Scholar
Richard Shavelson, Professor of Education
Alice Staveley, IHum Fellow, Humanities
Mark Tessier-Lavigne, Senior Vice President, Genentech,
Rhodes Scholar
Martin Turner, Knight Fellow
Alice Van Harten, IHum Fellow
Paul Vronsky, Student, Stanford Law School, Marshall
Scholar
In Addition:
Professor’s Elizabeth Bernhardt from German Studies and James
Sheehan from the Department of History served as the Faculty
Representatives for the German Academic Exchange Awards
(DAAD) and the Free University of Berlin Graduate Award.
Professor’s Walter Falcon, from the Institute for International
Studies, Rosamond Naylor, from the Institute for International
Studies, and Robert Sinclair, from the Department of Materials
Science and Engineering served as Faculty Reviewers for the
Luce Scholarship.
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The Following Students Were Awarded Scholarships in
2005-2006:
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Yair Mintzker – PhD, History
Arden Pennell – BA, Art History
engliSH SPeAking union
Neepa Acharya – BA, International Relations
Karis Eklund – BA, Anthropology
Vivian Wang – BS, Management Science and Engineering
FReeMAn ASiA
Lisa Huang – BA, International Relations
FRee univeRSity oF beRlin
Richard Kim – PhD - Philosophy
FulbRigHt
Brian Bergmark – Spain, BA, Human Biology
Conan Carey – Japan, PhD, Religious Studies
Forrest Fleischman - India
Kenneth Gillingham - New Zealand
David Gundry - Japan
Leslie Hernandez - Argentina
Chuan-Mei Lee - China
Yair Mintzker – Germany, PhD, History
Kylea Liese - Uzbekistan
Roopa Mahadevan - India
Gillian Quandt - Chile
Morgan Springer - Thailand
Jane Vaynman - Russia
FulbRigHt-HAyS
Elin Cohen – PhD, Law
David Gundry – PhD, Religious Studies
Ramah McKay – PhD, Anthropology
Rachel Petrocelli – PhD, History
Heather Roller – PhD, History

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Rajaie Batniji – BA, MS, History
Mark Otuteye – BA, African American Studies
Philip Tanedo – BS Physics, BS Mathematics
Trevor Sutton – BA History
nSeP undeRgRAduAte FelloWSHiP
Summer Jackson – BA, International Relations
RHodeS
Tanya Haj-Hassan – BS Human Biology
Elizabeth Mayne – BS Biological Sciences
Orc accOmPlishments and
develOPments in 2005-2006
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Created and improved the pre-application system for all of
the major awards
Worked with CDC, VPUE, and URP to educate advisors as
well as students about international scholarships
Created a Stanford Fulbright Mentor database with winners
from 19 5 on in order to provide support for current
applicants
Orc sales 2005-2006
The ORC sells passport photos and International Student ID
Cards (ISIC) to the Stanford community, as well as to the public.
Fall
2005/06
Winter
2005/06
Spring
2005/06
Summer
2005/06
Total
Passport
Photos
602 10 60 344 2, 94
ISIC 20 55 69 29 173
strategic gOals
The ORC’s main goals for 2006-2007 are:
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Create and send out survey to all pre-applicants to
determine how we can improve our outreach
Move the majority of our email outreach to winter quarter
in order to identify potential applicants earlier
Update and re-organize the entire web site, and
incorporate smaller international scholarships
Create a resource for funding for post-docs and faculty on
the web site, and in the library
where stanfOrd stUdents stUdied
abrOad On nOn-stanfOrd PrOgrams
and received credit 2005-2006
euRoPe (61)
Austria
- Boston University (2)
France
-Stendhal University, Gernoble (CEA)
-University of Paris-Sorbonne, Paris (CEA) (3)
-University of Paris-Sorbonne, Paris (Center for Cross
Cultural Study)
Germany
-The Goethe Institute Berlin
- University of Heidleburg (2)
- Free University Berlin (5)
Greece
- Arcadia University (2)
Italy
-John Cabot University, Rome (CEA)
- Umbra Institute, Peruga
-Lorenzo de Medici Institute (ISA) (2)
Netherlands
- University of Leiden
Spain
-Heidelberg College Sevilla, Spain (Center for Cross
Cultural Study) (4)
-Complutense University of Madrid (ISA) (3)
-Saint Louis University, Madrid Campus (3)
-Universidad de Barcelona (IES) (2)
- Universidad de Barcelona (CEA) (4)
- University of Malaga ISA
-Universidad de Salamanca (ISA) (2)
- University of Sevilla (Arcadia) (2)
- University of Sevilla-( Center for Cross Cultural Studies
Switzerland
-SIT Switzerland, Geneva
England
-Slade School of Fine Art, London (Butler University)
-Cambridge (2)
-London School of Economics (5)
-Oxford University (2)
-University College London
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Ireland
-Queens University, Belfast (Butler University)
-University of Dublin (IES)
Middle eASt (7)
Lebanon
- American University, Beirut (2)
Turkey
-SIT Study Abroad Turkey
Israel
-Hebrew University (2)
- University of Tel Aviv
Morocco
-SIT Study Abroad: Morocco
AFRicA (4)
Egypt
-American University in Cairo (3)
South Africa
-University of Capetown SIT South Africa
ASiA And tHe PAciFic (13)
Australia
-Macquarie University AustraLearn
-Bond University, Queensland (AustraLearn)
-Massey University (AustraLearn)
-University of Sydney (ISA) (3)
Japan
- IES, Nagoya
China
- Beijng Foreign Studies Program (KEI)
-Beijing Program of Asian Studies (CET) (2)
-Chinese Language and Ethnic Studies Program (CIEE) (2)
New Zealand
-University of Otago (Arcadia)
Thailand
Thai Studies Program University of Wisconsin Madison
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lAtin AMeRicA And tHe cARibbeAn (20)
Argentina
- University of Buenos Aires (IES) (3)
- University of Buenos Aires (ISA) (4)
Brazil
-National Institute for Amazonian Studies ( SIT Brazil)
Chile
-Universidad de Chile, Pontifica Universidad Catolica
(Butler University)
Costa Rica
- University of San Jose (Butler University) (2)
- University of San Jose (ISA)
-Universidad Internacional de Arte, San Jose (Cultural
Experiences Abroad)
Ecuador
-Universidad San Francisco de Quito (University of
Madison, Wisconson)
Jamaica
-School for International Training (SIT) (2)
Mexico
-Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico Service
Learning Program
-SIT Chiapas
- Universidad de Guajajuato (ISA)
-University of Guadalajara (CEA)
At SeA (14)
-University of Virginia Semester at Sea
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nOn-stanfOrd PrOgrams and received credit 2005-06
Latin America/Caribbean
17%
Asia/Pacific
11%
Semester At Sea
12%
Africa
3%
Middle East
6%
World Area No. of students
Europe 61
Middle East 7
Africa 4
Asia/Pacific 13
Latin America/Caribbean 20
Semester At Sea 14
TOTAL 119
Europe
51%
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technology at the i-center
Last year was a year of planning for the changes that needed to
be implemented. Much of our ‘wish list’ was achieved in 2005-
2006 but there is (as always) still more to do.
hardware & sOftware
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An Apple Xserve (1.2 terabyte capacity) running Mac OS
10.4. server software was purchased and configured to
replace the old server.
A backup system was purchased and configured to backup
staff computers and the file server files to an Xserve drive.
A new Dell server was purchased and configured to
securely batch data from Stanford’s PeopleSoft system
to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
(SEVIS).
Four iMac G5s were purchased and configured for new and
continuing staff.
A web calendar for I-Center events was created linking
from our web site to an on-line calendar service.
As a cost-effective alternative to a fax server, an eFax
account was created for the Office of Foreign Scholar
Services
Training of I-Center staff to use Sundial was initiated.
Sundial is the Stanford University calendar service that
gives the entire University a common calendar system that
is capable of tracking individual, group, event and resource
schedules and allows creation of meetings with Sundial
participants
Three computers were configured and temporarily placed
near the I-Center’s ground floor lobby for new international
students to create their addresses in Axess during
Orientation 2006
A new events monitor (30” Apple Studio monitor) was
purchased to replace the white board in the downstairs
lobby
netwOrk & web
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The Bechtel I-Center data network was upgraded to all
second floor staff offices.
Tested and trained ReportMart1 users at the I-Center to use
the new ReportMart interface (Hyperion) .
Majordomo mailing lists began conversion to Mailman.
Those mailing lists that were moved from majordomo
to Mailman were re-configured to take advantage of
Mailman’s considerable functionality.
The Google ‘search’ function on the I-Center’s web site was
upgraded as well as continuous updating of information
and increasing use of interactive forms.
ObJectives fOr the cOming year
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Make full use of the new events monitor by posting daily
events and screens for special events and notices.
Update or replace old majordomo mailing lists as they are
moved by ITS to Mailman functionality.
Request enhancements from the Reporting Section of ITS
for our ReportMart1 reports.
Begin replacement of the eMacs used by staff with Intelbased
iMacs.
Re-design our FileMaker server databases in preparation
for a major FileMaker upgrade.
Continue the search for secure online forms solutions.
Among the choices are Adobe user-enabled PDF forms and
some of the “Web 2.0” applications.
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general Programs and events
at the i-center
events sPOnsOred by the i-center
Art Classes and Events:
Introduction to Drawing
Japanese Music & Tea Ceremony
Chamber Music
Especially for Children:
International Playgroup
Blanket Babies
CCIS Programs:
Cooking Classes
Board Meetings
English in Action
Loan Closet
Quarterly Meetings
Spouse Education Fund
Pot Luck Dinners
CCIS English Classes:
Accent Reduction
American Life and Humor
Beyond Conversation
Communicating Across Cultures
Conversation Skills
Customs and Institutions
Hot Topics in American Culture
Writing Clear English
Cooking Classes:
American Home Cooking
Vegetarian Cooking and Easy Desserts
Exotic Dishes from Bhutan
Indian Cooking
Chinese Cooking
Thai Cooking
Tips from a Caterer
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Dance, Sport, and Relaxation:
Gentle Yoga
Middle Eastern Belly Dance
Niightclub Salsa
Argentine Tango
Walk the Dish
Friday Coffees
Wednesday Orientation Tours
International Spouse Orientation
International Undergraduate Community Meetings
International Week
Language Classes:
Spanish for Beginners
Spanish Conversation
French for Beginners
Intermediate French
French Conversation
Hablas Espanol?
Portuguese for Beginners
Spanish for Beginners II
Movie Nights
Music Group
Book Club
Job Search Strategies for Spouses
Ideas for making your Life at Stanford satisfying
Improve your communication skills
Orientation of New International Students
Peace Corps Information Sessions
Problem Solving and Communication
Resource Center for International Families
Rhodes/Marshall & Fulbright Meeting
Scholarship Interviews
Welcome Committee for International Families
Welcome Committee for Spouses
Sunday Cultural Series
Friday Karaoke

Workshops:
F-1 & -1 Visa Practical Training
Changes and Transitions for international
Families, Scholars, and Spouses
Finding Employment for Spouses
Tax Workshop
events sPOnsOred by Other
OrganizatiOns:
Argentine Tango
Cuban Salsa
Different Fraternity meetings
Student group meetings
Esperanto, International Language Group Classes
Graduate Student Council Meetings
Inter-Sorority Meetings
Islamic Society Meetings
International Undergraduate Community Meetings
Office of Graduate Affairs
Persian Poetry Group Meetings
Stanford African Students’ Association Meetings
Stanford Ballroom Dance Classes
Stanford Film Society Meetings
Stanford German Student Association events, Octoberfest
and Feuerzangenbowle
Stanford Outing Club Meetings
Design Seminar
Stanford Eskrima Practice
Office of Religious Life
Company Information Sessions for Stanford Students
Zen Buddhism meetings
Bible study groups
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Statistics

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Student Statistics:
Unless otherwise indicated, all statistics provided are
for non-immigrant international students.
We will no longer include postdoctoral numbers in the
student part of the statistical section. There are two
reasons for doing so:
1. Accuracy: Postdocs, although registered by the
University as non-matriculated students, are not
included in any other statistical student information for
external agencies such as IIE Open Doors but rather are
reported as scholars.
2. Consistency: Postdocs are administered by the Office
of Foreign Scholar Services along with Visiting Scholars,
Visiting Faculty, and other non-student populations.
Also, note that there are two sets of totals quoted
in the following Fall 2005 report for International
Students.
The total number of MATRICULATED (degreeseeking)
international students is 30 0.
The total number of ALL international students, both
matriculated and non-matriculated is 3200. This
number does NOT include postdocs as they have
been included in past Reports.
The charts and associated tables are annotated as
to which population (matriculated-only versus allstudents)
is being represented.
Student statistics are based on data from the Registrar’s
Office for the third week of the Fall Quarter 2005.
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Europe
532 students
17%
Central America
19 students
1%
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
South America
113 students
4%
0
Middle-East and North Africa
230 students
7%
Africa
59 students
2%
North America
298 students
10%
Matriculated international students by world area – Fall 2005
Pacific Basin
61 students
2%
Total matriculated
non-immigrant
international students
3080
Asia
1768 students
57%
Matriculated international students by world area – 1995/ 2001/ 2005
Asia North America Central America South America Europe Africa
Middle-East and
North Africa
Pacific Basin
1995 1166 255 9 104 468 29 128 41
2001 1585 337 26 119 527 47 184 56
2005 1768 298 19 113 532 59 230 61
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Top 10 countries of origin for matriculated international students – Fall 2005
France
102 students
5%
Singapore
123 students
6%
Taiwan
136 students
7%
Canada
237 students
12%
Japan
84 students
4%
Turkey
76 students
4%
Germany
71 students
3%
Rep. of Korea
395 students
19%
India
404 students
20%
Top 10 countries of origin for matriculated international students – Fall 1995/ 2001/ 2005
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
P.R. China
401 students
20%
P.R. China India Rep. Korea Canada Taiwan France Singapore Japan Turkey Germany Hong Kong Mexico
1995 195 150 127 123 196 149 59 73 66 47
2001 390 286 287 212 120 93 78 87 78 70
2005 401 404 395 237 136 102 123 84 76 71
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Note: Countries varied
in making the 'Top 10'
list every year.
United
Kingdom

700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Electrical
Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
78 students
4%
Economics
106 students
5%
Civil & Environmental
Engineering
112 students
6%
Computer Science
176 students
9%
Business
Physics
83 students
4%
Management Science &
Engineering
185 students
9%
Computer
Science
Top 10 departments of matriculated international students – Fall 2005
Chemistry
77 students
4%
Aeronautics & Astronautics
77 students
4%
Mechanical Engineering
218 students
11%
1995 323 174 156 107 99 147 85 84 59 48
Electrical Engineering
579 students
31%
Business
257 students
13%
Top 10 departments of matriculated international students – 1995/ 2001/ 2005
Mechanical
Engineering
Economics
Mgmt
Science &
Eng.
Aero/Astro
Civil & Env.
Engineering
Total students represented = 1948
Note: Aero/Astro and Chemistry (with 77
students each) share 10th place in 2005.
Departments varied in making the 'Top 10'
list every year.
Materials
Science
Chemistry Physics Law
2001 538 231 197 132 103 140 86 138 86 68
2005 579 257 175 218 106 185 77 113 78 77 83
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International students* by degree level – Fall 2005
Ph.D. Level
1600 studentsl
49%
*Data total=3200 which includes non-matriculated students (post-docs are excluded)
International students* by visa category – Fall 2005
J-1 Visas
175 students
5%
H-1 Visas
152 students
5%
Others
120 students
4%
Other Visa
81 students
3%
*Data total=3200 which includes non-matriculated students (post-docs are excluded)
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Undergrad
401 students
13%
F-1 Visas
2792 students
87%
Master's Level
1079 students
34%

New Int’l
graduate totals
800
600
400
200
0
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Undergrad
34% female
Undergrad
66% male
There has been an increase in total new international
graduate students from 593 in 1995 to 814 in 2005– an
apparent 37% increase from 10 years ago. The real
increase is probably greater because the numbers prior
to 2000 included post-docs and non-matriculated
students. There has also been an increase in the Female
to Male ratio from 22% in 1995 to 27% in 2005.
International students* by gender – Fall 2005
Grad
27 % female
Grad
73% male
887 (28%) total female int'l students
2313 (72%) total male int'l students
3200 (100%) total international students
Non-degree
25% female
Undergrad Grad Non-degree
Women Students 137 720 30
Men Students 264 1959 90
*Data total=3200 which includes non-matriculated students (post-docs are excluded)
1995 2001 2005
Male 465 574 596
Female 128 231 218
Ph.D 167 284 225
Masters 426 521 589
Non-degree
75% male
New graduate international students by gender & degree level – Fall 1995/2001/2005
593 05 14
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Totals of international students: Undergraduate to graduate comparison– 1995/2001/2005
Thousands
-Graduates-
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
300 undergrads
11.48%
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336 undergrads
11.66%
2001 & 2005 totals represent matriculated
students. 1995 total included non-matriculated
students.
The undergraduate total has increased 34%
from 1995 to 2005.
1995 2001 2005
International Graduate 1870 2545 2679
International UnderGrad 300 336 401
International totals 2170 2 1 30 0
401 undergrads
13%
Totals of undergraduate students: International to domestic comparison– 1995/2001/2005
Hundreds
-International Undergrads-
5
4
3
2
1
0
300 Int'l undergrads
4.5% of total
336 Int'l undergrads
4.0% of total
401 Int'l undergrads
5.9% of total
1995 2001 2005
International Undergrads 300 336 401
Domestic Undergrads 6277 6300 6304
University totals 6577 6636 6705
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
6.4
6.3
6.2
Hundreds
-Undergraduates-
Thousands
-Domestic Undergrads-

Totals of matriculated graduate students: International to domestic comparison– 1995/2001/2005
Thousands
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Totals of matriculated Stanford students: International to domestic comparison– 1995/2001/2005
Thousands
1995 2001 2005
% of Grads Who Are Int'l 25.00% 33.70% 32.70%
Univ. Total Grads 7467 7537 8176
Domestic Grads 5597 4992 5479
International Grads 1870 2545 2679
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
1995 2001 2005
Int'l Grads and Undergrads as Percent of Total 15.40% 20.32% 20.69%
Total Univ Students Undergrad and Grad 14044 14173 14881
Total Int'l Students Undergrad and Grad 2170 2881 3080
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School enrollment of matriculated international and domestic students– Fall 2005
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
School of
Business
Earth Sciences
School of
Education
Domestic 610 223 327 2266 3700 525 839 3337
International 283 111 39 1529 788 61 71 198
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School of
Engineering
Humanities and
Science
Law Medicine
Undeclared
Majors
International Domestic % International Total University
School of Business 2 3 610 31.6% 93
Earth Sciences 111 223 36.0% 334
School of Education 39 327 10.6% 366
School of Engineering 1529 2266 40.2% 3795
Humanities & Sciences 7 3700 17.5% 44
Law 61 525 10.4% 5 6
Medicine 71 39 7. % 910
Undeclared Majors 19 3337 5.6% 3535
Matriculated Total 3080 11801 14881 20.6%

45.0%
40.0%
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
School of
Business
School of Earth
Sciences
Percentage of school: Matriculated international students– Fall 1995/2001/2005
School of
Education
School of
Engineering
School of
Humanities and
Sciences
School of Law
School of
Medicine
Undeclared
Majors
University Int'l
Total %
1995 20.2% 31.9% 6.3% 31.6% 14.1% 5.1% 7.2% 4.2% 15.5%
2001 28.3% 41.1% 14.1% 41.4% 17.7% 11.0% 8.4% 4.8% 20.3%
2005 31.6% 36.0% 10.6% 40.2% 17.5% 10.4% 7.8% 5.6% 20.6%
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New requests for F-1 Practical Training authorized by the I-Center from 9/1/2005 – 8/31/2006
Total Practical
Training requests
authorized:
1002
Post-Completion PT
457 requests
45%
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Optional PT
196 requests
20%
Curricular PT
349 requests
35%
Students holding F-1 visas who have maintained their legal F-1 status, are eligible to apply for offcampus
work authorization, known as “practical training.” Practical Training enables a student to
obtain practical work experience in his/her field of study to supplement the student’s academic
training.
Practical Training received before completion of the degree falls into two categories:
1. Curricular, if the student receives course credit for the work experience
2.
Optional (pre-completion).
Practical Training received after degree completion is called Post-Completion Optional Practical
Training.
All types of Practical Training require a preliminary authorization by one of the Designated School
Officials at the I-Center. Students applying for either the pre-completion or post-completion
Optional Practical Training must then submit the I-Center’s preliminary authorization to USCIS in
order to apply for the Employment Authorization Document that will permit them to work.
Only the preliminary authorization from the I-Center and not the Employment Authorization
Document is required of students who request Curricular Practical Training.

2000
1500
1000
500
0
New requests for F-1 Practical Training authorized by the I-Center 1995/96 – 2005/06
1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/2000 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
TOTAL 597 598 704 674 849 857 701 613 740 911 1002
POSTOPT 317 320 410 374 401 437 407 398 384 447 457
OPT 61 177 173 67 108 119 73 46 90 177 196
CPT 219 101 121 233 340 301 221 169 266 287 349
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
There has been a 68% increase
in the number of Practical
Training requests since 1995/96
0
Stanford international students on OPT and CPT during the Academic Year 9/1/2005 – 8/31/2006
There has been a 68% increase
in the number of Practical
Training requests since 1995/96
1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/2000 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
TOTAL 597 598 704 674 849 857 701 613 740 911 1002
POSTOPT 317 320 410 374 401 437 407 398 384 447 457
OPT 61 177 173 67 108 119 73 46 90 177 196
CPT 219 101 121 233 340 301 221 169 266 287 349
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Scholar statistics:
Unless otherwise indicated, these statistics are for
the period of 9/1/2005 – 8/31/2006
All statistics provided are for non-immigrant
international scholars including postdocs.
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h-i PetitiOns filed : intital and extensiOn – by cOUntry Of citizenshiP
country of citizenship initial extension total
ALBANIA 1 1
ARGENTINA 1 1 2
AUSTRALIA 1 1
AUSTRIA 2 2 4
BANGLADESH 1 1
BELGIUM 1 1
BRAZIL 1 1 2
BULGARIA 1 1
CANADA 7 15
CHILE 1 1
CHINA 22 14 36
COLOMBIA 1 1
DENMARK 1 1
ERITREA 1 1
FRANCE 2 10
GERMANY 9 7 16
GHANA 1 1
GREECE 1 1
HONDURAS 1 1
INDIA 22 19 41
IRAN 2 2
IRELAND 2 2
ISRAEL 7 4 11
ITALY 2 2 4
JAPAN 4 12
MEXICO 2 1 3
NEPAL 1 1
NORWAY 1 1
PHILIPPINES 1 1
POLAND 1 1
ROMANIA 2 1 3
RUSSIA 1 2 3
SOUTH KOREA 11 7 1
SPAIN 1 1
SWEDEN 5 5
SWITZERLAND 2 2 4
TAIWAN 1 2 3
THE NETHERLANDS 2 2
TURKEY 2 2 4
UGANDA 1 1
UNITED KINGDOM 4 5 9
GRAND TOTAL 124 105 229
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h-i PetitiOns filed : intital and extensiOn – by dePartment
department initial extension total
ANESTHESIA 2 4 6
ASIAN LANGUAGES 1 1
ATHLETICS 2 2
BAXTER LAB M & I 1 1
BIOCHEMISTRY 3 3
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 3 6 9
BUDDHIST STUDIES 1 1
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY 2 1 3
CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING 1 1
CENTER ON ETHICS 1 1
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2 2
CHEMISTRY 2 1 3
CLASSICS 1 1
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 1 1
COMPARATIVE MEDICINE 3 1 4
COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 2 3
CSLI 1 1
CTR FOR INNOVATION IN LEARNING 1 1
DERMATOLOGY 1 2 3
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 3 2 5
ECONOMICS 5 2 7
EDUCATION PROG FOR GIFTED YOUTH 1 1
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2 2 4
ENDOCRINOLOGY 1 1
ENDOCRINOLOGY, GERONTOLOGY & METABOLISM 1 1
EPGY 1 1
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY 1 1
FREEMAN SPOGLI INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 1 1 2
FRENCH AND ITALIAN 1 1
GENETICS 3 3 6
GEOLOGICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 2 2
GEOPHYSICS 1 1 2
GINZTON LAB 1 1
GINZTON LABORATORY 1 1 2
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 1 1
HAAS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE 1 1
HEMATOLOGY 1 1 2
HISTORY 2 2
HOPKINS MARINE STATION 1 1
HUMANITIES 1 1
IMMUNOLOGY & RHEUMATOLOGY 2 5 7
INFECTIOUS DISEASES 3 3
INTERNAL MEDICINE 1 1
IRT - PUBLIC WEB SERVICE 1 1
LANGUAGE CENTER 2 2
LAW SCHOOL 1 1 2
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department initial extension total
MATHEMATICS 1 1
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 4 3 7
MEDICINE-PCOR 1 1
MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY 3 1 4
MOLECULAR & CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY 2 1 3
MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY 2 2 4
NEPHROLOGY 1 1
NEUROBIOLOGY 1 1
NEUROLOGY & NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES 4 5 9
NEUROSURGERY 2 1 3
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY LICENSING 1 1
ONCOLOGY 3 2 5
OPTHALMOLOGY 1 1
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1 1
OTOLARYNGOLOGY 2 2
PATHOLOGY 5 3
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 1 1 1
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES 1 1 2
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY 1 1
PEDIATRIC SURGERY 1 1
PEDIATRICS 2 2
PEDIATRICS - IMMUNOLOGY 2 2
PEDIATRICS - STEM CELL TRANSPLANT 1 1
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING 2 1 3
PHILOSOPHY 1 1
PHYSICS 2 2
PROGRAM IN WRITING & RHETORIC 1 1
PSYCHIATRY & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 5 1 6
PSYCHOLOGY 2 2
PULMONARY & CRITICAL CARE MED 1 1
RADIATION ONCOLOGY 2 5 7
RADIATION ONCOLOGY/PHYSICS 1 1
RADIOLOGY 7 10 17
RADIOLOGY - LUCAS IMAGING CTR 1 1
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY 1 1
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - STUDENT AFFAIRS 1 1
SOLAR PHYSICS 1 1
STANFORD LANGUAGE CENTER 1 1
STANFORD MEDICAL INFORMATICS 1 1
STATISTCS 2 2
STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 2 1 3
UROLOGY 1 1
VASCULAR SURGERY 1 1
VPUE (PWR) 1 1
WW HANSEN EXP PHYSICS LAB 1 2 3
Grand Total 124 105 229
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visiting schOlars and POstdOctOral fellOws – by cOUntry Of citizenshiP
SpOnSORed by StanFORd UniveRSity FOR the J-1 exchange viSitOR StatUS
country of citizenship female male total
ARGENTINA 3 4 7
ARMENIA 1 1
AUSTRALIA 15 15 30
AUSTRIA 13 21
BANGLADESH 1 1
BELARUS 2 2
BELGIUM 3 10 13
BHUTAN 1 1
BRAZIL 11 11 22
BRUNEI 1 1
BULGARIA 1 1 2
CANADA 30 64 94
CHILE 1 1
CHINA 60 144 204
COLOMBIA 1 3 4
CROATIA 1 1 2
CYPRUS 1 1
CZECH REPUBLIC 3 3
DENMARK 4 16 20
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1 1
ECUADOR 1 1
EGYPT 1 1 2
EL SALVADOR 1 1
ESTONIA 1 1
FINLAND 6 12 1
FRANCE 22 70 92
GEORGIA 3 3
GERMANY 51 129 1 0
GREECE 3 4 7
HONG KONG 3 2 5
HUNGARY 1 2 3
INDIA 15 3 53
IRAN 2 5 7
IRELAND 1 5 6
ISRAEL 19 30 49
ITALY 1 47 65
JAMAICA 1 1
JAPAN 23 227 250
JORDAN 2 2
KENYA 1 2 3
KYRGYZSTAN 1 1
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country of citizenship female male total
LATVIA 2 2
LITHUANIA 1 1
MALAYSIA 2 2
MALTA 1 1
MEXICO 9 12 21
NEPAL 1 2 3
NETHERLANDS 13 1 31
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES 1 1
NEW ZEALAND 2 1 3
NORWAY 4 10 14
PAKISTAN 7 7
PANAMA 1 1
PERU 2 2
PHILIPPINES 1 3 4
POLAND 4 7 11
ROMANIA 1 4 5
RUSSIA 6 14
SAUDI ARABIA 1 1
SERBIA 1 1
SERBIA & MONTENEGRO 1 1
SINGAPORE 5 7 12
SLOVAKIA 1 1
SLOVENIA 2 1 3
SOUTH AFRICA 2 4 6
SOUTH KOREA 26 149 175
SPAIN 9 26 35
SRI LANKA 2 2
SWEDEN 9 33 42
SWITZERLAND 7 34 41
TAIWAN 5 29 34
THAILAND 2 2 4
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 1 1
TURKEY 11 19
UKRAINE 1 5 6
UNITED KINGDOM 23 60 3
URUGUAY 1 1
VENEZUELA 1 4 5
VIETNAM 1 1
Grand Total 455 1323 1778
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visiting schOlars and POstdOctOral fellOws – by disciPline
SpOnSORed by StanFORd UniveRSity FOR the J-1 exchange viSitOR StatUS
discipline female male total
ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH/STUDIES 0 4 4
AEROSPACE, AERONAUTICAL & ASTRONAUTICAL ENGINEERING 0 13 13
AFRICAN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, & LINGUISTICS 0 1 1
AGRICULTURAL/BIOLOGICAL & BIOENGINEERING 0 1 1
AGRICULTURAL/BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & BIOENGINEERING 1 0 1
AMERICAN LITERATURE (UNITED STATES) 0 1 1
AMERICAN/UNITED STATES STUDIES/CIVILIZATION 0 1 1
ANTHROPOLOGY 1 4 5
ARCHEOLOGY 1 1 2
AREA STUDIES 0 1 1
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, & GENDER STUDIES 1 4 5
ART HISTORY, CRITICISM & CONSERVATION 1 0 1
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & ROBOTICS 0 1 1
ASIAN HISTORY 0 1 1
ASIAN STUDIES/CIVILIZATION 2 7 9
ASTRONOMY 0 1 1
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS 0 1 1
ASTROPHYSICS 2 2 4
ATOMIC/MOLECULAR PHYSICS 0 1 1
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 1 2 3
BIOCHEMISTRY 7 20 27
BIOCHEMISTRY/BIOPHYSICS & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 1 4 5
BIOINFORMATICS 1 1 2
BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 102 235 337
BIOLOGY/BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 1 3 56
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 10 19 29
BIOMEDICAL/MEDICAL ENGINEERING 2 6
BIOTECHNOLOGY 1 0 1
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT 11 23 34
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS 0 2 2
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, & RELATED SUPPORT 1 0 1
CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCE 5 7 12
CELL/CELLULAR & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2 2 4
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 4 14 1
CHEMISTRY 10 77 7
CHINESE LANGUAGE & LITERATURE 1 0 1
CIVIL ENGINEERING 7 15 22
CLASSICS & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES, LITERATURES 0 2 2
COGNITIVE SCIENCE 1 3 4
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES 2 1 3
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discipline female male total
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE 3 1 4
COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES 2 10
COMPUTER ENGINEERING 0 1 1
COMPUTER SCIENCE 4 47 51
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 0 1 1
CREATIVE WRITING 0 2 2
DEMOGRAPHY & POPULATION STUDIES 3 1 4
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 0 1 1
DEVELOPMENTAL & CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 1 0 1
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY & EMBRYOLOGY 4 9 13
EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, & LINGUISTICS 1 0 1
EAST ASIAN STUDIES 1 2 3
ECOLOGY 1 0 1
ECONOMICS 6 16 22
EDUCATION 3 4 7
EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION & RESEARCH 1 0 1
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION 1 1 2
EDUCATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA DESIGN 0 1 1
ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING 4 69 73
ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS 4 19 23
ENDOCRINOLOGY 2 1 3
ENGINEERING 2 22 24
ENGINEERING SCIENCE 0 1 1
ENGINEERING/INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT 0 9 9
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE 2 0 2
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES 2 10 12
ENVIRONMENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINEERING 0 1 1
EUROPEAN STUDIES/CIVILIZATION 1 0 1
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, & LINGUISTICS 0 1 1
FRENCH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE 0 1 1
GENETICS 5 13
GEOLOGICAL & EARTH SCIENCES/GEOSCIENCES 3 6 9
GEOLOGY/EARTH SCIENCE 1 15 16
GEOPHYSICS & SEISMOLOGY 5 7 12
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0 1 1
HISTORY 1 4 5
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 0 1 1
HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT 0 1 1
HUMAN/MEDICAL GENETICS 0 1 1
HUMANITIES/HUMANISTIC STUDIES 3 4 7
IMMUNOLOGY 4 7 11
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 0 1 1
71

discipline female male total
INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT/CIO TRAINING 0 1 1
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0 2 2
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 0 1
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS/TRADE/COMMERCE 0 4 4
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS 3 7 10
INTERNATIONAL LAW & LEGAL STUDIES 0 2 2
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & AFFAIRS 4 12
INTERNATIONAL/GLOBAL STUDIES 1 15 16
JAPANESE LANGUAGE & LITERATURE 0 1 1
JEWISH/JUDAIC STUDIES 1 0 1
JOURNALISM 6 10 16
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 0 1 1
KOREAN STUDIES 1 2 3
LANGUE ET LITTERATURE FRANCAISE 1 0 1
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 1 3 4
LEGAL PROFESSIONS & STUDIES 0 2 2
LEGAL STUDIES 0 4 4
LINGUISTIC, COMPARATIVE, & RELATED LANGUAGE STUDIES 0 1 1
LINGUISTICS 5 5 10
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 4 27 31
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING 0 1 1
MARINE BIOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY 1 6 7
MARKETING/MARKETING MANAGEMENT 0 1 1
MASS COMMUNICATION/MEDIA STUDIES 0 1 1
MATERIALS ENGINEERING 2 10 12
MATERIALS SCIENCE 0 12 12
MATHEMATICS 0 15 15
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 4 43 47
MICROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & IMMUNOLOGY 5 13
MICROBIOLOGY 1 2 3
MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY 1 0 1
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 0 4 4
MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY 1 7
MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY 2 4 6
MULTI-/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 5 12 17
MUSIC 10 16 26
MUSIC HISTORY, LITERATURE, & THEORY 0 1 1
MUSIC PERFORMANCE 1 0 1
NEUROBIOLOGY & NEUROPHYSIOLOGY 7 3 10
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY/NEUROSURGERY 0 2 2
NEUROLOGY 0 1 1
NEUROSCIENCE 4 6 10
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING 0 1 1
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 0 2 2
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discipline female male total
ONCOLOGY 0 2 2
ONCOLOGY & CANCER BIOLOGY 3 3 6
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 0 1 1
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR STUDIES 11 11 22
ORTHOPEDICS/ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY 0 1 1
OTOLARYNGOLOGY 1 0 1
PACIFIC AREA/PACIFIC RIM STUDIES 1 1 2
PATHOLOGY/EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 7 20 27
PATHOLOGY/PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT 0 1 1
PEDIATRICS 0 2 2
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING 1 11 12
PHILOSOPHY 2 7 9
PHYSICAL MEDICAL & REHABILITATION/PSYCHIATRY 1 0 1
PHYSICAL SCIENCES 2 3 5
PHYSICS 27 122 149
PHYSIOLOGY 0 1 1
POLITICAL SCIENCE & GOVERNMENT 3 12 15
POPULATION BIOLOGY 1 0 1
PSYCHOANALYSIS & PSYCHOTHERAPY 2 10
PSYCHOLOGY 17 20 37
PUBLIC HEALTH 1 0 1
RADIATION BIOLOGY/RADIOBIOLOGY 3 3 6
RADIATION ONCOLOGY 0 1 1
RELIGION/RELIGIOUS STUDIES 2 2 4
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY 1 3 4
ROMANCE LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, & LINGUISTICS 0 1 1
RUSSIAN STUDIES 1 0 1
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY 1 1 2
SOCIAL SCIENCES 1 1 2
SOCIOLOGY 3 3 6
SPANISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE 2 1 3
SPORT & FITNESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT 0 2 2
STATISTICS 1 4 5
STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 10 1 2
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 0 1 1
THEORETICAL & MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS 0 3 3
VISION SCIENCE/PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS 4 4
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 1 1 2
WOMEN’S STUDIES 1 0 1
GRAND TOTAL 455 1323 1778
73

Visiting Scholars and Postdoctoral Fellows
Sponsored by Stanford University for the J-1 exchange visitor status 1995/96 – 2001/02 – 2005/06
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Thousands
2
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
There has been a 64%
increase in J-1 scholars over
the ten year period 1995/96
through 2005/06
1995/96 2001/02 2005/06
J-1 Exchange Scholars 1081 1745 1778
New J-1 Exchange Scholars
Sponsored by Stanford University for the J-1 exchange visitor status 1999/2000 – 2005/06
New Exchange Visitors (Scholars)
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
1999/2000 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
New J-1 Scholars 881 797 766 681 584 759 983
Year

Of the 14 petitions for Permanent Residence (aka ‘Green Card’),
two were filed as EB1 which is filed directly with the CIS. The
other 12 were filed as EB2 or PERM which is electronically filed.
Permanent Residence Petitions
Filed by the Office of Foreign Scholar Services
Permanent Residence Petitions
Country of citizenship Total
China 2
Germany 2
India 4
Iran 1
Romania 1
United Kingdom 2
Canada 1
Israel 1
Grand Total 14
Department Total
Anesthesia 2
Anthropology 1
Dermatology 1
Economics 4
Electrical Engineering 1
Graduate School of Business 2
Management Science and Engineering 2
Neurology 1
Grand Total 14
75

Bechtel International Center Statistics
from September 1, 2005 – august 31, 2006
76
General
Visits* (see
note below)
September October November December January February March April May June July August Total
1,226 777 677 966 1,110 9 5 1,159 1,301 1100 1123 54 12 9 12,567
Events 54 210 165 64 155 135 215 312 217 256 1 0 271 2,234
Overseas Resource Center
Visits 730 510 260 67 407 326 344 452 590 420 125 150 4,3 1
Workshops 3 1 0 1 4 2 4 6 0 4 41
Passport
Photos
Office for International Visitors
45 90 53 30 114 99 137 201 212 300 49 55 1,3 5
Programs 10 10 7 4 9 14 14 3 10 105
Visitors 25 97 2 11 1 41 25 59 1 135 64 136 657
Lectures 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Total
Audience
Spouses, Partners and Families
0 45 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75
Visits 309 2 7 110 26 3 33 32 29 34 27 34 27 9 6
Number of
Programs
Foreign Student Services
25 73 66 9 65 6 90 65 6 73 56 72 2
OPT/J1 62 45 19 22 40 9 203 62 49 65 21 6 6 3
CPT (Non-
OPT)
1 0 1 12 0 7 17 110 175 19 2 369
Documents 191 46 7 39 57 34 94 69 164 51 144 52 1.02
SS Letters 54 3 3 5 21 22 10 16 17 23 10 10 274
Invite Letters 7 26 17 15 31 51 45 35 34 41 26 15 343
Alerts 1,757 3,427 310 256 3,311 499 533 3.1 7 1,034 1,360 692 45 14,027
Workshops 11 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 56
Travel docs
(signed)
Foreign Scholar Services
69 71 19 459 35 42 75 42 34 166 90 121 1,406
ITINS 5 3 6 4 5 4 12 2 11 10 3 3 6
O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PR 0 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 3 2 0 2 14
DS-2019 60 77 77 9 9 3 177 127 223 162 115 9 1,3 6
SS letters 5 5 5 0 3 0 0 2 0 3 5 2 30
SEVIS
Batches 27 52 21 13 49 20 31 54 40 56 30 25 41
Notes | *visits to information desk on second floor only
Bechtel International Center Annual Report 2005/06

Plus
Fall 2005 International Population
Brown University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Princeton University
Stanford University
University of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
Yale University

Compiled by
Columbia University
International Students and Scholars Office
March 2006

Ivy Plus International Student Enrollment
Fall 2005
Graduate and Professional Enrollment
Brown Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Harvard MIT Princeton Stanford Chicago Penn Yale
All Graduate & Prof 15,023 5,932 1,670 13,166 6,578 2,030 8,176 9,805 9,218 6,074
Int'l Grad & Prof 530 3,387 2,157 390 3,088 2,430 867 2,679 1,777 1,937 1,331
% International 22.5% 36.4% 23.4% 23.5% 36.9% 42.7% 32.8% 18.1% 21.0% 21.9%
Undergraduate Enrollment
Brown Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Harvard MIT Princeton Stanford Chicago Penn Yale
All Undergraduates 6,934 13,515 4,110 6,613 4,380 4,706 6,705 4,563 10,047 5,409
Int'l Undergraduates 369 485 1,009 236 581 362 402 401 348 1,123 449
% Int'l Undergrads 7.0% 7.5% 5.7% 8.8% 8.3% 8.5% 6.0% 7.6% 11.2% 8.3%
Total Student Enrollment (excluding non-degree students)
Brown Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Harvard MIT Princeton Stanford Chicago Penn Yale
Total Enrollment 8,261 21,957 19,447 5,780 19,779 10,958 6,736 14,881 14,368 19,265 11,483
Total International 899 3,872 3,166 626 3,669 2,792 1,269 3,080 2,125 3,060 1,780
% International 10.9% 17.6% 16.3% 10.8% 18.5% 25.5% 18.8% 20.7% 14.8% 15.9% 15.5%
128 118 79 131 106 101 111 125 109
# of Countries
Represented
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Columbia
Harvard
Cornell
Stanford
U. Penn
MIT
U. Chicago
Yale
Princeton
Brown
Dartmouth
Total International Student Enrollment
Fall 2005 and Fall 2004
626
722
899
948
1,269
1,286
1,780
1,759
2,125
2,033
Total International Enrollment - Fall '05
Total International Enrollment - Fall '04
2,792
2,723
3,109
3,080
3,046
3,060
3,078
3,166
3,644
3,546
3,669
3,872
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MIT
Stanford
Princeton
Harvard
Columbia
Cornell
Yale
U. Penn
U. Chicago
Brown
Dartmouth
International Students as Percentage of All Students
Fall 2005 and Fall 2004
10.9%
10.8%
12.5%
12.7%
14.4%
15.5%
15.5%
14.8%
15.2%
16.8%
16.3%
15.9%
15.9%
18.5%
18.0%
17.6%
International as % of Total Enrollment - Fall '05
International as % of Total Enrollment - Fall '04
18.8%
19.2%
20.7%
20.5%
25.5%
24.6%
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Int'l Undergraduates as a % of All Undergraduates
Fall 2005 and Fall 2004
International Undergraduate Enrollment
Fall 2005 and Fall 2004
11.2%
1,123
U. Penn
U. Penn
9.0%
924
8.8%
1,009
Harvard
982
Cornell
8.3%
8.5%
581
8.4%
Princeton
Harvard
545
8.3%
485
8.5%
Yale
441
Columbia
7.6%
449
8.1%
U. Chicago
446
Yale
8.3%
402
MIT
7.8%
391
Princeton
7.5%
401
7.2%
Cornell
384
Stanford
369
6.7%
Brown
Brown
382
7.0%
348
6.5%
Columbia
357
U. Chicago
6.0%
362
5.7%
Stanford
348
MIT
5.7%
6.9%
Dartmouth
236
281
Dartmouth
International Undergrads as % of Total Enrollment - Fall '05
International Undergraduate Enrollment - Fall '05
International Undergrads as % of Total Enrollment - Fall '04
International Undergraduate Enrollment - Fall '04
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Int'l Grad and Professionals as a % of All Grad and Professionals
Fall 2005 and Fall 2004
Int'l Grad and Professional Student Enrollment
Fall 2005 and Fall 2004
42.7%
3,387
44.1%
Princeton
Columbia
3,203
36.9%
3,088
35.9%
MIT
Harvard
3,001
36.4%
2,679
36.1%
Cornell
Stanford
2,662
32.8%
2,430
32.9%
Stanford
MIT
2,375
2,157
29.9%
Brown
2,127
Cornell
23.5%
1,937
22.8%
Harvard
2,154
U. Penn
23.4%
27.1%
1,777
Dartmouth
1,676
U. Chicago
22.5%
1,331
21.5%
Columbia
1,313
Yale
21.9%
867
21.5%
Yale
895
Princeton
21.0%
530
19.2%
U. Penn
566
Brown
18.1%
390
18.6%
U. Chicago
441
Dartmouth
International Grad & Prof as % of Total Enrollment - Fall '05
International Grad & Prof Enrollment - Fall '05
International Grad & Prof as % of Total Enrollment - Fall '04
International Grad & Prof Enrollment - Fall '04
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Harvard
Stanford
U. Penn
Columbia
Yale
MIT
Cornell
Princeton
U. Chicago
Brown
Dartmouth
278
419
371
400
651
International Scholars
2004-05 and 2003-04
(excluding Permanent Residents)
699
726
906
1,242
1,687
1,597
1,590
1,727
1,874
1,770
1,991
1,916
Total International Scholars 2004-05
Total International Scholars 2003-04
2,079
2,183
2,266
3,029
3,367
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