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NAFSA Regional Conferences

Connect with colleagues from your state and region this autumn at NAFSA Regional Conferences. Learn, network, and engage with IE professionals dedicated to advancing the field of international education. Build lasting partnerships with peers and institutions from across the region and around the world.

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An end to Duration of Status, calls to eliminate Optional Practical Training, 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 pressing Congress to address this 'perfect storm.'

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Updated International Enrollment Analysis

NAFSA and JB International found that international students at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $42.9 billion and supported 355,736 jobs to the U.S. economy in the 2024-2025 academic year. Fall 2025 analysis shows a loss of more than $1.1 billion and nearly 23,000 jobs. Read the full Fall 2025 Snapshot and Impact Report.

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Adviser's Manual 360

The Adviser's Manual 360 is an online, searchable knowledge center of current U.S. laws, policies, and procedures related to international student and scholar immigration and visa issues. License this continuously updated essential resource for you and your staff and enjoy access on any device, anytime.

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Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas for Spain

Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for Italy with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers. Join a discussion led by the Spain CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to Spain. This information is designed to assist education abroad advisers as they guide their students to obtain student visas to study abroad. This conversation will feature break-out rooms participants can join for specific discussions by consulate. This webinar is connected with the five-part Education Abroad Visas: Summer Refresh Series. Add the other
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July 23, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Regulatory Perspectives

Regulatory Perspectives: Final Rule Eliminating D/S

Join the NAFSA community for a discussion, led by NAFSA staff, of the final rule to eliminate “D/S” (duration of status) for F and J nonimmigrants. We’ll compare the final rule to the proposed rule, highlight key provisions of the final rule, and discuss how they might impact F and J programs. We’ll...
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July 23, 2026 | 3:00 pm

Beyond the Annual Conference: Staying Connected with NAFSA All Year

The NAFSA Annual Conference is an energizing experience… and it is just one week a year. Join volunteers on the NAFSA Member Engagement Committee (MEC) for a practical, peer-led conversation on how to stay connected, continue learning, and build lasting professional relationships for the 51 other...
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July 28, 2026 | 11:00 am
Peer-to-Peer Perspective

Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas Around the World

Refresh your knowledge on the basics of study abroad visa advising with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers. Join a discussion led by the World-at-Large CAL team that will feature case studies of countries spanning from the popular to the nontraditional. This information is designed to assist...
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July 29 - 31, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Workshop

Employment-Based Permanent Residence

Strengthen your institution's employment-based permanent residency protocols through hands-on training that covers faculty and staff cases, critical documentation requirements, and proven policy development strategies for immigration success. Find out more!
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