Duration of Status Rule Change Blocked

The U.S. District Court ordered a preliminary injunction, allowing the longstanding Duration of Status policy to remain in place while the lawsuit continues.

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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 Reject DHS’s Plan to End D/S

DHS's 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.

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Benefits of Membership

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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 have released new research showing that the potential decline in international student enrollment this fall could result in $3.4 billion in lost revenue and nearly 40,000 fewer jobs. Read the full Fall 2026 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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October 7, 2026 | 12:30 pm

Regulatory and Policy Updates (Member Only)

NAFSA is hosting a member only town hall to provide an update on the Curricular Practical Training lawsuit in response to the two broadcast messages issues by SEVP. Join NAFSA staff to learn more about this litigation as well as the proposed rule for Optional Practical Training fees. On October 5, NAFSA along with the Association of American Universities (AAU), Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) filed a lawsuit against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the
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October 17 - 19, 2026 | 8:00 am
Program

Management Development Program - October 2026

Proven Training for IE Professionals Join us in Seattle for this in-person offering! Leading and managing in international education comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re stepping into a management role for the first time or...
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November 4 - 6, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Workshop

F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate

Elevate your advanced F-1 advising expertise through intensive training that tackles complex cases, aligns federal regulations with campus policies, and implements best practices for consistent institutional compliance. Find out more!
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Special Event

Research in Action: Global Partnerships for the Common Good

Date TBD Connecting research and practice in international education is essential to advancing the field. Each year, NAFSA's Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC) recognizes an individual whose research makes a meaningful contribution to the knowledge and practice of the...
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November 17, 2026 | 12:00 pm

AI for Emotional Regulation

Today's students have grown up using technology to regulate emotions, and AI is the most powerful version of that impulse yet. For the professionals supporting students, the picture is equally complicated. International education carries the emotional and cognitive load of teaching and caregiving...
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