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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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July 28, 2026 | 11:00 am

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 education abroad advisers as they guide their students to obtain student visas to study abroad. This webinar is connected with the five-part Education Abroad Visas: Summer Refresh Series. Add the other webinars to your calendar! Speakers Virginia Ward, Northeastern University, Country Coordinator-at-large
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July 29 - 31, 2026 | 2:00 pm
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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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July 30, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Special Event

From Idea to Impact: Demystifying the Publication Process

Network and learn more about getting published in the field of international education with NAFSA's Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC). Register for the live event to join the conversation and connect with contributors from the latest issue of the Global Studies...
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August 4, 2026 | 11:00 am
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Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas for the UK

Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for the UK with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers. Join a discussion led by the UK CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to the UK. This information is designed to assist education...
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August 11, 2026 | 10:30 am
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Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas for Italy

Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for Italy with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers. Join a discussion led by the Italy CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to Italy. This information is designed to assist education...
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