Programme

Best practices for improving participant return rates

Date – 13 September 2023
Time – 12:00 – 13:00
Location – Auditorium 6/7, CCL

As we have seen in several countries over the last six months, visa issuance rates are closely tied to return rates. Overstays, or even legal changes of status, can lead to increased rejections in key sending countries. This adversely affects both Sponsors and partners and limits the impact and effectiveness of these exchange programs.

The WYSE Crisis Management Working Group will build upon its session last year by sharing best practices from partner agencies and Sponsors on ways to improve participant return rates.

Panellists

Iza Gyuricza

Iza Gyuricza

COO
Smaller Earth

Rafael Espinoza

Rafael Espinoza

Universal Student Exchange,
Latin America

Laura Sukgen

Laura Sukgen

Troy International
Europe/Asia

Darya Modestova

Darya Modestova

Global Friends
Asia

Alexis Blackburn-Rose

Alexis Blackburn-Rose

InterExchange
North America

Moderator

Michael McCarry

Michael McCarry

Senior Advisor
CENET