The aims of the USI International Students' Campaign are: 

To represent the international student population to all relevant bodies in the drafting of new immigration and visa proposals, in line with USI policy.

In 2009, new visa and immigration proposals are being decided on by the Dept of Justice in conjunction with the Dept of Education. In addition, the Dept of Education has established a statutory Q mark for education establishments who provide a service to international students. With so many changes, many of which will benefit international students, it is important that the USI International Students Campaign is to the fore in lobbying for students rights to ensure the best system possible is put in to replace the current complex inefficient system.

To increase the number of international students involved in representation structures in local student unions through empowerment and education.

Statistics show that international students are underrepresented at all levels of both local students unions and USI. As a result, international student issues are often left off the agenda. International students are however heavily involved in student societies. The International Students Campaigns hopes to work with these societies to demonstrate to international students the importance of getting involved in their student union. The campaign will also be working with students union to make sure that they are working to include international students in their events and meetings.

To lobby for a better deal for International Graduates under the Third Level Graduate Scheme for non EEA students.

Currently, international students are allowed to remain in Ireland for 6 months after they have received their final exam results. During this time they must find employment. A number of stipulations apply to this scheme which makes it very difficult for international students to find employment in Ireland. Currently the government do not capture any statistics in relation to this scheme but yet they have indicated they wish to review the effectiveness of such a scheme. We believe that it is of benefit to the economy and to society for international students to be allowed remain and work in Ireland and we advocate that the 6 month timeframe be extended to at least 12 months. Such a scheme also makes Ireland more attractive in an ever increasing competitive international education market. Such schemes already exist in a number of countries and are very popular.