Protecting International Students at Minnesota Colleges and Universities

International students who come to the United States to attend college or university often work hard and make many sacrifices. Unfortunately, when charged with an academic or Code of Conduct violation, international students have much more to lose. Moreover, they are accused disproportionately compared to their American counterparts. The most common accusations include cheating, plagiarism, and failure to meet academic standards.

There are many reasons why international students face these challenges. Often cultural differences influence understanding and expectations about what constitutes academic integrity. What is considered cheating in Western culture may differ from what constitutes cheating in other cultures causing unintentional violations for international students. Latent xenophobia can also play a role as professors and school administrators may scrutinize international students with greater scrutiny, often unintentionally. Language barriers also create opportunities for misunderstandings leading to issues even for those who speak English fluently.

Being found responsible for misconduct will have serious consequences for international students. In addition to jeopardizing academic and career goals, suspension, expulsion or dismissal can lead to the revocation of their student visas resulting in deportation and possibly being banned from returning to the United States.

Given everything at stake, it is important that international students understand the disciplinary process and take necessary precautions before speaking with your school authority concerning the allegations against them. As such, it is best for their rights and interests if an experienced attorney advisor manages their defense as soon as they hear allegations of such misconducts.

Todd Spodek understands this challenge too well; he has experience advising hundreds of international students regarding disciplinary issues both nationally – schools in Minnesota inclusive -and internationally. Spodek Law Group specializes in helping international learners resolve disciplinary problems that might not only endanger their careers but also negatively impact their status as visa-holding individuals in the United States.

The Attorneys’ Zealous Advocacy Is Your Best Chance

Attorney Todd Spodek and the Spodek Law Group fight nationwide on behalf of their international clients and they have an enviable record in resolving clients’ issues satisfactorily. Todd Spodek is licensed to practice as a legal practitioner in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. He is admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in state and federal court if needed when representing clients nationwide. He also serves as an advisor for international students confronting school disciplinary proceedings, whether it is the investigation phases, hearings, or appeals.

Minnesota colleges and universities where Attorney Spodek can help include but are not limited to:

Academy College
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Anoka Technical College
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Argosy University Twin Cities
Augsburg College
Bemidji State University
Bethany Lutheran College
Bethel University
Brown College Brooklyn Center
Brown College Mendota Heights
Carleton College
Capella University
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In conclusion, attending college overseas can be challenging enough without having to confront academic misconduct allegations during your study period. Therefore prior preparation becomes key for protection against misconduct charges which could jeopardize one’s educational goals and career aspirations. Should such a situation occur or become obvious beforehand, contacting an experienced attorney with favorable records advising international students will always be the right step towards ensuring fairness and a just resolution of claims.