Weekly Immigration News: Family Green Card Lines Jump Years in the September Visa Bulletin

Educating and Empowering Immigrants

A summary of the most important U.S. immigration news from the past few weeks, updated weekly. This roundup highlights policy changes, USCIS updates, court rulings, and other developments that may affect immigrants and their …

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SBS Ambassador Application Now Open

Looking for a leadership opportunity? Want to help students build community in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences? Become an SBS Ambassador for the Pathways Center!!

We want you as student leaders, using a holistic view of your college …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success & Dir. of First Year Seminars - SBS
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SBS Award for Fall Internships – Now Open

Are you exploring or have you been hired for unpaid or underpaid internship for the Fall 2026 semester? Don’t let that stop you from engaging in that important and exciting professional development opportunity. SBS is offering scholarship awards to help …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success & Dir. of First Year Seminars - SBS
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SBS Come Home to Your College!

Join us on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 1:00-3:00pm on the Thompson lawn, and “Come Home to your College”. Come connect with your fellow SBS community! Enjoy some ice cream and lemonade while playing yard games with your SBS staff, …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Applications for UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL) are now open

Have you considered a career in public service? Are you interested in learning more about leadership? Do you want to gain hands-on experience, expand your professional network, and jump-start your career? Apply now to join UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL)

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Closed. Next round starts Oct. 5. See Propel website for more info. Fall Undergrad Research Opps for SBS Majors – deadline Aug. 23 (don’t wait til then!)

The Propel program of the UMass Office of Undergraduate Research (OURS) has opened the applications for fall semester research assistantships. Sunday, August 23rd is the deadline to apply for this cycle of opportunities. Listed below are a variety of research …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Common Scams Every International Student Should Know (2026 Update)

Updated April 2026 | Originally published July 2022

International students are among the most targeted groups for scams in the United States. Being new to a country, unfamiliar with how its government and institutions communicate, and under pressure to maintain visa …

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Beyond Grades: Skills Colleges and Employers Both Value

For many years, grades have been treated as the main indicator of academic success. High GPAs, strong test scores, and advanced coursework remain important in college admissions. However, colleges and employers now look beyond academic performance when evaluating a student’s …

By Martina Merashi
Martina Merashi Beyond Grades: Skills Colleges and Employers Both Value
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163 largest employers of those with H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 work visas

We recently posted the first in a series of blog articles about the organizations that employ the largest number of people with H-1B work visas. Today, in the sixth article in this series, we reveal the next largest group of …

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Why diverse job seekers should apply on the employer’s career site and not via easy apply buttons on job search sites

The “easy apply” function on job search sites like LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and Handshake is a feature designed to streamline the job application process. It allows candidates to apply for jobs quickly, often with just a few clicks, without the …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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