Rapid shifts in immigration policy, heightened federal oversight, and enrollment volatility have increased the operational complexity of ISSS offices nationwide. The evolving regulatory environment demands precise SEVIS reporting, timely action, thorough documentation, and consistent advising across F-1, J-1, and H-1B populations. Even short disruptions in qualified coverage can expose institutions to avoidable compliance risk.
Gateway International Group provides short-term ISSS staffing to help institutions maintain continuity and regulatory confidence. Our highly trained and experienced professionals deploy quickly to support SEVIS integrity, manage immigration casework, and ensure consistent service delivery during transitions, leaves, audits, or peak demand periods—exactly when stability matters most.
Gateway provides temporary staffing services for U.S. colleges and universities certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll nonimmigrant students and scholars. Our On-Demand Staffing Services offer an expedient and compliant way for institutions seeking ISSS support during transitions, seasonal surges, or anticipated staffing fluctuations.
Our team of highly trained associates operates under the oversight of a senior ISSS professional to ensure alignment with federal regulations. Engagements are typically remote and scalable ranging from a few hours per week to full-time temporary placements—providing institutions with flexible support while maintaining full regulatory integrity.
Institutions turn to Gateway when they need temporary ISSS staffing to:
Maintain SEVIS compliance and federal reporting continuity
Support high-volume immigration casework during peak seasons.
Bridge staffing gaps due to turnover, leaves of absence, or restructuring.
Ensure experienced oversight for policy interpretation and operational strategy.
Gateway’s On-Demand Staffing Services are designed for institutions that require flexible, temporary, or seasonal support to maintain uninterrupted ISSS operations. Our experienced ISSS associates integrate quickly and provide reliable assistance across operational, regulatory, and strategic functions. Whether supporting daily casework or higher-level compliance oversight, Gateway delivers experienced ISSS staffing expertise across core service areas, including:
Gateway recognizes that every institution operates within a distinct regulatory, organizational, and enrollment context. Our On-Demand Staffing Services are therefore fully customized to align with your specific operational priorities, compliance obligations, and service expectations. We begin by understanding your immediate needs and institutional goals, then deploy experienced associates quickly often within days of contracting without requiring additional infrastructure investment. Once engaged, we work with you to:
Conduct a focused needs assessment to identify immediate priorities
Define the scope of work, authorization levels, and timeframe
Deploy qualified DSOs and/or AROs (who are hired as temporary, part-time employees)
Monitor performance and adjust service delivery as needs evolve
Provide ongoing regulatory awareness to support continued compliance
Provide a monthly report of services delivered and outcomes attained (select service options)
Initial engagements are typically structured as three-month agreements, with the option to renew on a monthly basis. Gateway’s services are designed to serve as a temporary staffing bridge, not as a replacement for permanent institutional staffing.
Gateway’s On-Demand Staffing Services are offered through three distinct engagement options. Institutions select the option that best aligns with their operational complexity and desired level of assistance.
A focused staffing model designed for clearly defined and essential needs requiring moderate coordination and oversight. Includes:
Initial engagements are typically three months, with optional monthly renewals. This option requires a one-time set-up fee and a monthly management fee.
Initial engagements are typically three months, with optional monthly renewals. This option requires a one-time set-up fee and a monthly management fee.
A comprehensive staffing model designed for complex, evolving, or higher-intensity engagements requiring sustained coordination and structured support. Includes:
A continuous, retainer based option designed to provide support and priority access to staffing services as needed. This model is ideal for institutions seeking proactive readiness and rapid activation capability in anticipation of staffing volatility or regulatory exposure. It offers the flexibility to “turn on” full staffing services when circumstances require and “turn off” active deployment when needs stabilize.
During activation periods, services follow the Essentials model structure. This option requires a monthly retainer and additional monthly fee when activated.
Gateway’s On-Demand Staffing Services are led by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in federal compliance, ISSS operations, and institutional leadership. Our team understands the regulatory landscape, SEVIS requirements, and operational realities facing SEVP-certified institutions, and we deliver practical, compliance-centered support tailored to each campus.
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Read MoreGateway maintains a carefully vetted team of highly trained and experienced On-Demand associates. On average, our associates bring more than a decade of experience in international higher education and currently serve—or have recently served—as Designated School Officials (DSOs) or Alternate Responsible Officers (AROs). They possess hands-on expertise across core international office functions, including SEVIS compliance, faculty-directed program development, budget creation, provider relations, and direct advising of students and scholars.
Gateway’s On-Demand Staffing Services is also available to Education Abroad and International Enrollment Management offices.
Institutions may engage Gateway to provide temporary, experienced coverage in education abroad offices for advising, program coordination, faculty-directed program support, provider relations, risk management, and operational continuity during transitions or peak travel cycles. Similarly, Gateway can assist IEM functions through short-term support in recruitment travel, agent engagement, application processing workflows, yield management initiatives, and CRM-related coordination.
Gateway’s On-Demand Staffing Services have supported a wide range of U.S. public and private colleges and universities. These institutions have turned to Gateway to help maintain operational continuity and regulatory confidence during periods of transition, peak demand, and organizational change.
“Partnering with Gateway International Group has allowed my institution to maintain high quality advising in ISSS. Our international students and scholars have been served very well by expert professionals and consulting services tailored to meet our needs.”
President, Regis University (Associate Provost for Global and Community Engagement, Loyola University Chicago)
“Gateway sourced highly-experienced Education Abroad professionals who provided immediate support, ultimately
allowing our team to maintain our regular work cycle. Together, with Gateway’s expertise we were able to navigate a
critical time in our faculty-directed abroad program development phase without delaying our team’s overall progress.
This support, in turn, allowed me to focus on building and training my permanent staff.”
Former Director, Programs Abroad Office
Executive Director | Center for International Education Services
To learn how Gateway’s On-Demand Staffing Services can support your institution’s compliance and operational goals, submit a staffing request or inquiry. We are ready to help you maintain service excellence and regulatory confidence.
Senior Associate, On-Demand Staffing Services
Dive into a nuanced exploration of the global discourse surrounding higher education in the United States. Join us for a panel discussion with esteemed international educators as we embark on a journey through the lenses of culture and international perspective, examining how global audiences interpret and engage with the ‘anti-woke’ discourse within the context of U.S. higher education. This engaging panel discussion will delve into the intersections of culture, ideology, and education, and the complex landscape of how international audiences perceive the ‘anti-woke’ narrative that has emerged within U.S. academia.
Whether you’re a senior international officer, or simply curious about the diverse viewpoints shaping U.S. higher education, this podcast episode will provide an invaluable space for critical analysis and insightful conversations.
Fanta Aw is a distinguished leader in international education, renowned for her extensive contributions to global learning, cross-cultural understanding, and educational equity. With a deep commitment to fostering connections between diverse cultures and promoting educational excellence, she has significantly impacted the international education community.
Fanta Aw’s career has been characterized by her dedication to advancing global education initiatives, promoting diversity and inclusion, and nurturing partnerships that transcend borders. She has held influential roles in various organizations, advocating for the importance of international collaboration and learning experiences that empower individuals to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
As a thought leader and visionary, Fanta Aw’s insights and expertise have shaped discussions on the future of international education, emphasizing the significance of equitable access, cultural exchange, and lifelong learning. Her work has not only elevated institutions but has also inspired countless individuals to embrace the transformative power of global education.
Date: September 14th, 2023
Time: 12 noon ET
An experienced global researcher and administrator, Mark Beirn brings a critical approach to risk management, factoring structural racism and identity-based violence into his rubric for supporting equitable global mobility.
Specialization Areas:
– Global Risk Management
– Education Abroad
– Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in International Education
– Health and Safety
– Curriculum Development
Stephen Appiah-Padi is an international educator with several years of teaching and administrative experience in both 4 and 2-year HEIs. An experienced global education practitioner-scholar, with a demonstrated history of success in the field.
Dr. Appiah-Padi has a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in Educational Policy & Administration with a specialization in International/Intercultural Education.
At Northwestern College, he provided oversight in the administration of education abroad and international student services. In Lansing, Michigan, he first oversaw diversity and intercultural education at Lansing Community College, and later created the Center for International and Intercultural Education (CIIE) which merged intercultural engagement and international education programs of the institution, and he became its first director. Additionally, Dr. Appiah-Padi taught a course, “Diversity in the American Workplace”, to undergraduate management students of the College. In his current position, he provides leadership and vision in advancing strategic internationalization initiatives, including international partnerships and study abroad programs at Bucknell University.
Dr Appiah-Padi has created and facilitated several workshops for faculty and staff development in higher education and in business organizations. He has presented at several national and international conferences. In NAFSA, among several volunteer leadership positions, he has served as Dean of the Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication Workshop, the Leadership Development Committee member, Chair of the Africa Special Interest Group, and a Fellow of the Global Fellowship Program for mentoring emerging leaders of internationalization in African HEIs. He currently serves as a member of the NAFSA Board of Directors.
Dr. Rosa Almoguera has worked as an international educator for over twenty years. She was trained as a Hispanic Philologist at the Universidad Complutense, in Madrid, and did her M.A. at the University of Pennsylvania. Her Ph.D., from Universidad Complutense included a field study and edition of written balladry “Romancero”. During many years Rosa combined teaching and her role as a senior administrator at the Fundación Ortega-Marañón in Toledo, Spain. At the Foundation, Rosa directed and, in many cases created, programs for the University of Minnesota, Notre Dame, Princeton, Ohio State, Arcadia, and the University of Chicago. She has also been a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota, University of Portland, and Interamericana de Puerto Rico.
Beginning in 2016, Rosa works as an international education consultant for both public and private European and US higher education institutions. Rosa has been successful in developing new partnerships and programs, as well as helping improve already existing ones.
Rosa is a member of Forum and NAFSA and has presented with higher education professionals on innovative academic and research programming, STEM in study abroad and Nationalism in Europe. Rosa is currently completing the final Professional Certification from the Forum on Education Abroad.
