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Newsletter (Volume 5) - PDF Format

  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 5 No. 3, June 19, 2008
    • TraiNet Web version 1.26 released
    • Hints & Tips
      • Removing old TraiNet Web Users
      • Adding new TraiNet Web Users
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 5 No. 2, April 16, 2008
    • Phase-out of TraiNet Desktop
    • TraiNet Web version 1.25 released
    • VCS version 2.7 released
    • Exchange Visitor Compliance and TraiNet Workshops
    • Hints & Tips
      • Understanding budget differences between TraiNet and VCS: reducing workload
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 5 No. 1, January 25, 2008
    • TraiNet Web version 1.24 released
    • Technical Support Web Site Redesign
    • Exchange Visitor Compliance and TraiNet Workshops
    • Hints & Tips
      • Procedure for Resetting an R1 TraiNet Password
      • Procedure for Resetting R2 and R3 Passwords
      • Removing Old TraiNet Web Users
      • Remembering Status Updates!

Newsletter (Volume 4) - PDF Format

  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 4 No. 6, December 19, 2007
    • TraiNet Web version 1.23 released
    • Exchange Visitor Compliance and TraiNet Workshops
    • Hints & Tips
      • Print a Report and Monitor Your U.S. Exchange Visitors
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 4 No. 5, December 6, 2007
    • Meet Michael Moore
    • New Version of TraiNet Web Soon To Be Released
    • New URLS for TraiNet Web and VCS
    • TraiNet and VCS Workshops in DC Announced
    • Hints & Tips
      • How to use the Search feature in TraiNet Web
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 4 No. 4, July 23, 2007
    • New Alternate Responsible Officer at USAID On-board
    • Policy on Participant Contact with the Help Desk
    • New Complete Guides Available
    • New URLS for TraiNet Web and VCS
    • TraiNet and VCS Workshops in DC Announced
    • Hints & Tips
      • Resetting Passwords in TraiNet and VCS
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 4 No. 3, May 21, 2007
    • TraiNet & VCS URL Updates to .gov
    • TraiNet version 1.22 updates - New Reports
    • Hints & Tips
      • How to add R1 TraiNet Web Operators
      • How to report Gender Goals
      • Don't forget to Submit TraiNet Web data
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 4 No. 2, April 19, 2007
    • TraiNet Web Gets a New Look and Feel
    • TraiNet/VCS Workshops in Washington DC
    • Hints & Tips
      • TraiNet Web Password Resets
      • Removal of Old TraiNet Web Users
      • Remembering Status Updates
      • Send Help Desk Requests to jvisa@devis.com
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 4 No. 1, February 6, 2007
    • Version 2.7.0 of VCS Released - Document Management Feature
    • Upcoming Changes to TraiNet Web
    • TraiNet/VCS Workshops Offered in Washington DC
    • Hints & Tips
      • Helping the Help Desk to help you
      • R1/R2 Communication
      • Resetting of Passwords in the VCS

Newsletter (Volume 3) - PDF Format

  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 3 No. 5, December 28, 2006
    • Version 1.18 of TraiNet Web Deployed - Regional training now supported
    • 2007 TraiNet/VCS workshops offered
    • Hints & Tips
      • How to Verify Other Funding
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 3 No. 4, November 20, 2006
    • New Help Desk Software Deployed
    • Version 1.17 of TraiNet Web Deployed
    • Future Updates to TraiNet Web
    • TraiNet/VCS workshops offered
    • Hints & Tips
      • VCS Verifier and Approver account creation and password resets
      • TraiNet Web password resets
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 3 No. 3, September 14, 2006
    • Version 1.16 of TraiNet Web Deployed
    • Visa category selection hints
    • TraiNet/VCS workshops offered
    • Hints & Tips
      • Password resets
      • Return Status updates
      • Removal of old TraiNet Web users
      • Key Contacts
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 3 No. 2, April 26, 2006
    • TraiNet Web Latest Updates
    • VCS Latest Updates
    • The Importance of Maintaining All Status Fields
    • Hints & Tips
      • R2 Verifiers - Using the Approver List
      • R3 Approvers - Residence vs. Citizenship Country
      • When is the Actual Start and End Date for a U.S. Training Program
      • Submitting TraiNet Web Data to the VCS
      • Feedback on TraiNet Web Reports Requested
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 3 No. 1, March 8, 2006
    • Approvers Removed from the VCS Validation Process
    • Selecting the Correct J Visa Category
    • More TraiNet/Web Updates - Release 1.3
    • USAID/Egypt Launches First Country-Specific Technical Support Site for TraiNet/VCS
    • Hints & Tips
      • Maintaining Status in TraiNet/Web
      • TraiNet/Web Users - Hints & Tips
      • TraiNet/Desktop Data Transfer Clarification

Newsletters (Volume 2) - PDF format

  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 2 No. 7, November 30, 2005 * Important Information on DS-2019 Updates
    • TraiNet/Web Updates
    • TraiNet/VCS Support Site Has a New Look!
    • TraiNet/Web Conversion Backlog
    • Hints & Tips
      • Approvers & Verifiers - Take the Appropriate Action on Cancelled Exchange Visitors
      • Verifier & Approver User Guides
      • TraiNet Operators - Remember Status Updates
      • All Users - Frequently Asked Questions Available
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 2 No. 6, August 5, 2005
    • VCS Updates - Other Funding Information
    • Clarification of Entry of Exchange Visitor Name
    • Budgets in TraiNet and the VCS: How They Differ
    • Who Do I Ask if I Have a Question?
    • Hints & Tips
      • The Importance of Validating the Start of a Program
      • TraiNet/Desktop Data Transfer Clarification
      • TraiNet/Web User Roles
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 2 No. 5, July 5, 2005
    • VCS and TraiNet Updates... Again!
      • VCS
      • TraiNet/Web v. 1.9 & 1.10
    • The "Other" Required Fields
    • Hints & Tips
      • New Help Desk Phone System
      • Reminder to Departing VCS Approvers and Verifiers
      • Hint: Changing Passwords in the VCS
      • TraiNet - Updating Return Status
      • New TraiNet/Web Documentation Forthcoming
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 2 No. 4, April 4, 2005
    • TraiNet and VCS Updates
      • VCS
      • TraiNet/Desktop Version 2.2.1
      • TraiNet/Web v. 1.7.1
    • Hints & Tips
      • J Visa Category Introduction
      • Validating Participant Arrival in the U.S.
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 2 No. 3, August 23, 2004
    • New ADS 253
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 2 No. 2, April 26, 2004
    • SEVIS Enforcement of Participation
    • Updating Status
    • Hints & Tips
      • All Users - Frequently Asked Questions are on the support website
      • TraiNet - Postponing a Program
      • TraiNet - Training Program Details
      • Initiators, Verifiers, and Approvers - Make sure details are correct in the systems
      • Verifiers - Rejecting a Participant
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 2 No. 1, February 12, 2004
    • Changes to SEVIS
    • VCS Rules of Behavior
    • Site Disclosure
    • TraiNet on the Web
    • Hints & Tips
      • Verifiers & Approvers - You don't have to wait for the notification from VCS to log in and check for participants
      • TraiNet Operators - VCS now reads category and matriculation levels from TraiNet's Visa Wizard

Newsletters (Volume 1) - PDF format

  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 1 No. 10, December 3, 2003
    • Postponed Programs
    • Search the VCS
    • Academic Participants in Trainet
    • Hints & Tips
      • Reduce VCS Errors
      • TraiNet Users - Make unique names for training programs
      • Activity vs. Program
      • VCS Users - Find dependents in VCS
      • TraiNet User Survey
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 1 No. 9, August 22, 2003
    • August 1 Deadline Past
    • New Service Pack
    • Dependents
    • Error Message Decoded
    • Hints & Tips
      • All Users - FAQS are available online
      • All Users - Clearly identify participants when you request help
      • Trainet Initiators - Enter only one academic student per program
      • Verifiers & Approvers - Find dependents in VCS
      • Participant Travel
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 1 No. 8, July 21, 2003
    • Important Reminder - Continuing Participants
    • Dependents in TraiNet & VCS
    • SEVIS Responsibility Changed
    • Trainee Category Changed
    • Photocopying DS-2019s
    • Hints & Tips
      • Trainet Operators - Pick the correct visa category
      • TraiNet Operators - Keep status updated
      • Verifiers - Do not reject cancellations unless the participant is not cancelling
      • Approvers - Double-check information on passport before approving
      • EGAT's August Workshop
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 1 No. 7, July 1, 2003
    • Important August 1 Deadline for Continuing Participants and Dependents
    • More About Status
    • Hints & Tips
      • 1,100 Participants in VCS
      • Verifiers and Approvers - Status changes
      • New Trainet Release
      • Trainet Operators - Correcting incorrect cities and states
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 1 No. 6, June 12, 2003
    • Visa Category Assignment Instructions
    • J-2 Dependent Status
    • Hints & Tips
      • Rejecting a Participant
      • Sorting Lists in VCS
      • TraiNet Program Validation
      • Common Errors
      • Verifiers - Handling updates to data after the DS-2019 has been issued
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 1 No. 5, May 23, 2003
    • Continuing Participants
    • Verifier and Approver Email Notifications
    • Program Validation
    • Hints & Tips
      • Status Updates
      • TraiNet Data Entry
      • TraiNet Attendance
      • More New VCS Capabilities
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 1 No. 4, May 9, 2003
    • Minimize Re-Verification & Re-Approval of Participants
    • New Features in the VCS
    • Hints & Tips
      • TraiNet - Visa Wizard
      • TraiNet & VCS Users - What to do if participant not found in Consular's computer records
      • TraiNet - Trainee Wizard
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 1 No. 3, April 25, 2003
    • TraiNet Service Pack 2b
    • A Word From Chris
    • Hints & Tips
      • TraiNet - Trainee Detail
      • TraiNet - Program Detail
      • TraiNet & VCS - Most frequent errors
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 1 No. 2, March 31, 2003
    • TraiNet 2 Service Pack 2 Released
    • Hints & Tips
      • Verifiers & Approvers: Check the VCS Every Day
      • Initiators, Verifiers & Approvers: Makes sure biodata and passport information is correct
      • TraiNet - Training Program Details
  • Newsletter - TraiNet Vol. 1 No. 1, March 21, 2003
    • Welcome
    • New Patch Released
    • Fixing TraiNet Data
    • Hints & Tips
      • TraiNet: Training Components section
      • TraiNet: Every providers needs a U.S. address
      • TraiNet: Every participant needs a visa record
      • TraiNet: Every participant needs a "US School Address"
      • Verifiers & Approvers: The RRB is not a valid default address

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