NAFSA is committed to advancing fair, humane, and durable immigration reform that facilitates international education and exchange and reflects fundamental American values. Global engagement begins at home, and how we treat immigrants in the United States matters.
What NAFSA is Doing
February 2, 2012
NAFSA Sends Letters to President Obama and Secretary Napolitano Supporting Policy Changes to Attract and Retain Foreign Talent
January 10, 2012
NAFSA Sends Letter Applauding Administration Action to Alleviate Family Separations in Green Card Process
December 5, 2011
NAFSA Joins Amicus Brief in Suit Against Alabama's Anti-Immigrant Law
October 6, 2011
NAFSA Sends Letter to Attorney General Asking Him to Assert Federal Control of Immigration Law
August 30, 2011
NAFSA Thanks President Obama for the New Immigration Enforcement Strategy
June 28, 2011
NAFSA CEO Submits Testimony to Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee Hearing on the DREAM Act
June 28, 2011
NAFSA Signs Onto American Council on Education Testimony to Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee Hearing on the DREAM Act
More NAFSA Statements and Letters
Immigration News
December 19, 2011
Senator Bennet (D-Col.) Introduces Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Visa Act of 2011
December 12, 2011
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Arizona’s Anti-Immigrant Law
Public Policy Updates
Immigration policy and regulation falls under the purview of Congress, the Administration, and numerous federal agencies.
June 14, 2011
White House Releases Blueprint for Building a 21st Century Immigration System
April 14, 2011
Senate Democrats Send Letter to President Obama Asking Him to Stop Deporting DREAM Act Students
January 25, 2011
President Alludes to the DREAM Act During State of the Union Address
January 14, 2011
Department of Homeland Security Cancels "Virtual Fence" Program SBI-Net
January 3, 2011
President Obama Cites Failure to Pass the DREAM Act as Biggest Disappointment of the Year
Read more about the history of immigration reform and NAFSA's advocacy efforts.
In the 112th CongressNovember 30, 2011
House Passes H.R. 3012, the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act, 389-15; Sends Bill to Senate for Consideration
July 26, 2011
Senate Immigration Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Economic Imperative for Immigration Reform
June 20, 2011
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) Recently Introduced H.R. 2161, the Immigration Driving Entrepreneurship in America (IDEA) Act of 2011
April 12, 2011
Rep. Bilirakis (R-FL) Introduces The Student Visa Security Improvement Act
Immigration Bills in the 112th Congress
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