See you at NAFSA 2027 in LA, CA!

After an exciting week of inspiration and collaboration at NAFSA 2026, it's time to get ready for NAFSA 2027! The 2027 Annual Conference Committee invites you to submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for the NAFSA 2027 Annual Conference & Expo, to be held June 1-4, 2027, in Los Angeles, California.

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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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Urge Congress to Welcome Global Talent

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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Benefits of Membership

Join the largest association serving international educators worldwide.

Gain access to the resources to shape your international education programs, build skills, and achieve professional goals. NAFSA Members receive discounted rates on annual and regional conferences, professional learning programs, special events, publications, and much more. Join NAFSA today to take your next step towards success.

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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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Upcoming Events

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July 10, 2026 | 12:00 pm

The AI Practitioner – Prompt Engineering for EA Professionals

Have you ever had to explain something clearly when you did not share the same language, background, or assumptions and still somehow made it work? Then you already have some of the best skills for working with AI. International educators do this every day: you read the room, adjust your language, give just enough context, and help people make sense of things. This practical session takes that same common-sense approach to generative AI. Instead of treating AI like some black-box system, we will treat it more like a new employee who needs a good boss: clear direction, a little context, and a
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July 15 - 17, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Workshop

F-1 Student Advising for Beginners

Jumpstart your career in F-1 student advising through essential DSO training that builds compliance expertise, equips you with real-world scenario solutions, and develops your confidence in navigating international student visa regulations. Explore now!
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July 22, 2026 | 2:30 pm
Learning Session

MDP's Responsive Leadership Learning Lab

Responsive Leadership New in 2026! Responsive Leadership deepens and expands the leadership approach in NAFSA's Management Development Program (MDP) with it's focus on practical, people-centered management skills. Responsive leadership is the ability to adapt your leadership approach to meet the...
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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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August 20 - 21, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Workshop

Internships, Research, and Service Learning Abroad

Optimize your capacity to design high-impact international experiential programs through expert strategies for structuring, implementing, and assessing successful research initiatives, internship placements, and service-learning abroad opportunities. See full details!
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