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Honoring the Global Community of International Educators

Dear Colleagues, As November unfolds, we are entering a season of reflection and gratitude. This has been a year of significant change—on our campuses, in our communities, and across the global landscape of international education. And through it all, NAFSA has been right alongside you: advocating
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International Education Week 2025: Celebrate and Connect

While you’re celebrating International Education Week (IEW) 2025 on your campus, NAFSA will be celebrating and supporting alongside you! Here is a snapshot of some of the training, events, and releases happening during IEW. Make sure to join us on social and tag @NAFSA and #IEW2025! And don’t forget
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Key Things to Know about the New H-1B Visa Fee

President Trump signed a proclamation late on September 19 announcing that H-1B nonimmigrants would be excluded from the United States unless their petitioning employer paid a new fee of $100,000. Created by Congress in 1990, U.S. employers use the H-1B category to hire highly skilled foreign
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Reclaiming Our Purpose, Recentering Humanity

The following is a lightly edited speech delivered by Fanta Aw at the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo on May 27, 2025, in San Diego. Good morning, colleagues, friends, and fellow builders of a more equitable and interconnected world. Eleven years ago exactly, I walked the halls of the San Diego
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Countdown to NAFSA 2025: Locals' Tips for Enjoying San Diego

With just one week until the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo, we're excited about hosting NAFSAns in this year's conference city, San Diego, California. This beautiful coastal city offers stunning beaches, diverse neighborhoods, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine for conference attendees to
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