NAFSA Town Hall
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July 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Register Today

On July 16, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security issued the public inspection copy of its final rule to end the Duration of Status (D/S) policy. Please join NAFSA’s regulatory and policy experts in a NAFSA members-only town hall event to learn more about the elimination of the D/S rule and how this will significantly impact the field of higher education and international students and exchange visitors. Our staff will provide an overview of our regulatory analysis, what members and institutions can do to adapt and advocate for better policy.  

Fanta Aw, PhD

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NAFSA
Executive Director and CEO
Fanta Aw, PhD, currently serves as the executive director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, having previously held its presidency from 2013 to 2016. NAFSA is the world’s largest and most comprehensive international education association, with more than 10,000 members at more...