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About NAFSA

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange, working to advance policies and practices that ensure a more interconnected, peaceful world today and for generations to come.

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Exhibit at NAFSA 2020

The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo is the ideal event to share the latest developments and innovative solutions with a fast-growing group of professionals. A global audience ready to learn and engage with your programs, products, and services will be waiting for you in St. Louis, Missouri.

Benefits of Membership

Join NAFSA and experience the advantage of increasing your professional effectiveness at every stage of your career.

NAFSA membership provides unmatched access to best-in-class programs, information, and resources. NAFSA members gain unrivaled opportunities to partner with experienced leaders and colleagues within international education.

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You Are Welcome Here

#YouAreWelcomeHere

NAFSA is pleased to announce our leadership and support of the #YouAreWelcomeHere campaign, which sends the important message that international students and scholars are welcome in the United States.

NAFSA Adviser's Manual

Adviser's Manual 360

NAFSA Adviser's Manual 360 is the comprehensive source on U.S. immigration policy and procedures impacting educational institutions in the United States, providing information critical to every international student and scholar services office.

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International Educator Magazine

International Educator (IE) is the flagship bimonthly magazine of NAFSA. IE maintains the highest standards of intellectual quality, editorial excellence, and design to service its readers who are working worldwide to advance international education and exchange.

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Upcoming Events

September 1 - 30, 2019 October 1 - 31, 2019 November 1 - 30, 2019

F-1 Advising: Beyond the Basics

This newly updated four-week, self-guided e-Learning course will lead participants towards developing a comprehensive and nuanced approach to improve their F-1 advising. Through real-world case studies, participants will gain skills to advise international students through the complexities of resolving status issues such as correcting errors, addressing visa and entry issues, supporting change of status, managing terminations and reinstatements, and more. Special bonus: Participants will receive access to the NAFSA Adviser's Manual 360 for the duration of the course. Who Should Register? This

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September 1 - 30, 2019 October 1 - 31, 2019 November 1 - 30, 2019

F-1 Beyond the Basics: Employment and Training

This new four-week, self-guided e-Learning course will take participants beyond the basics to improve advising strategies for F-1 students seeking employment and training benefits. Through a series of employment and training scenarios, participants will dive into the gray areas where answers require...

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September 1 - 30, 2019 October 1 - 31, 2019 November 1 - 30, 2019

J-1 Advising: Getting Started

This four-week, self-paced course provides a general overview of the fundamentals needed to advise J-1 Exchange Visitors to help them maintain their status during their stay in the United States. You will learn regulatory terminology, concepts and the documentation needed for orientation, SEVIS...

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September 1 - 30, 2019 October 1 - 31, 2019 November 1 - 30, 2019

Education Abroad Advising

Education abroad is an evolving field. The adviser is required to support a wide variety of student needs throughout their education abroad experience. This four-week, self-paced course guides you through the demands often faced throughout the education abroad cycle, providing you with best...

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September 1 - 30, 2019 October 1 - 31, 2019 November 1 - 30, 2019

Mapping Short-Term Education Abroad Programs

This four-week, self-paced course provides an overview of institutional policies and procedures that impact short-term education abroad programs, program models, preparing for emergencies, handling logistics, finances and budgets, preparing students and faculty for the international experience,...

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Latest Job Postings

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Saint Mary's College of California

Administrative Program Coordinator

This position coordinates both January term travel courses and semester long study abroad programs, and supports the Center for International Programs team.

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Purdue University Fort Wayne

Assistant Director for International Admissions

The assistant director coordinates the international student admissions process to recruit, admit, and retain international students.

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University of Missouri St. Louis

UMSL Global International Admissions Officer

The international admissions officer contributes to the University's international enrollment efforts by processing international applications and academic credentials.

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George Mason University

INTO Mason Immigration Specialist

This position will work with newly admitted INTO Mason Academic English and Pathway students to ensure that their documents are processed efficiently, and acts as a resource.

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