Advance International Education
Urge Congress to Reject DHS’ Plan to End Duration of Status
DHS' final rule ends “Duration of Status” (D/S) and hands unprecedented academic decision-making power to a government agency ill-equipped for that responsibility. Join NAFSA and the U.S. for Success Coalition in urging Congress to reject this poor use of government resources and pass legislation to permanently protect D/S in immigration law.
Urge Congress to Keep the United States Open to Global Talent
An end to the Duration of Status (D/S) policy, calls to eliminate Optional Practical Training (OPT), and unpredictable student visa processing threaten the United States’ ability to attract and retain global talent. Join NAFSA and the U.S. for Success Coalition in urging Congress to defend D/S and OPT and while pressing to prioritize student visa processing so that international students and scholars can continue to contribute their ideas and ambitions to this country.
Urge Congress to Expand Study Abroad
Federal study abroad programs like Fulbright and Gilman and international education programs such as Title VI and Fulbright-Hays are threatened by proposed budget cuts, withdrawn funds, and staff layoffs. Urge Congress to support continued investment in these programs—and to pass the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Act, to ensure more U.S. college students gain the global experience they need to succeed.
Urge Congress to Ensure USCIS Resumes Adjudications for International Students, Scholars Affected by Travel Ban
After a six months pause, a federal judge has ordered USCIS to resume adjudicating applications and petitions for international students and scholars in the United States from the 39 countries covered by the travel ban. Join NAFSA and the U.S. for Success Coalition in urging Congress to press USCIS to comply with the court order.