Workshop 2 3011Induction workshop for new Consortia.ppt

Consortium: Speaker: Workshop 2 30/11Induction workshop for new Consortia    Consortia give further support to students and liaise with embassies and Consulate if necessary The Agency may also provide support letters in order to help students who are in extreme difficulties to obtain their visas. Sept-Oct : The Commission prepares and sends to coordinator a Welcome letter signed by the Commissioner for distribution by EM Consortium coordinators to 3rd country students Good practices/tips for coordinating/hosting Universities Although the definite mobility path may not be defined beforehand in all cases, it is essential that the 1st hosting university is known from the very beginning of the student selection process Communicate the starting and end dates(including examination period) of each mobility period very clearly to the students Communicate the approximate visa delivery time for your country to the students and advise them to apply for a Type D (3-12 months) Student Visa for the EU entry country (not multiple visa) TheThird-Country Students stay in Europe: International offices and EM Course Staff are invited to have a proactive attitude towards EM students to assist them in the : Registration within the university Registration at local authority/police Delivery of residence permit (prerequisite for obtaining the second visa) Opening a bank account Finding of accommodation and signing of lease Additional insurance if necessary Visa procedures for intra-European mobility Assignment of a tutor / mentor / buddy Induction to university facilities and services Language courses INSURANCE: For Action 2 : Selection of students by the Consortium Communication of the names to the Executive Agency (through the Action 2 application) Lists and names forwarded by the Agency to the Insurance company Letters and insurance cards sent