NAFSA 2026 Global Partnership Program: Immigration Attorneys

The NAFSA Global Partnership Program (GPP) is expanding to welcome immigration attorneys (IA) who support international students, scholars, and higher education institutions. This new partnership creates a structured opportunity for legal professionals to engage directly with the international education community, share expertise, and build trusted relationships with institutional leaders and practitioners across NAFSA’s global network.

Through this partnership, immigration attorneys gain meaningful visibility, thought leadership opportunities, and access to the premier professional community shaping policy and practice in international education.

NAFSA’s network includes more than 8,500 members and 400+ institutions worldwide, representing the professionals responsible for managing international students, scholar mobility, and institutional compliance.

For immigration attorneys advising universities, research institutions, and globally mobile students, this partnership provides a platform to connect with the professionals driving international education policy and practice.

Who This Partnership Is For

• Immigration attorneys and paralegals working with higher education
• Solo practitioners and small to mid-sized firms advising international students and scholars
• Legal professionals supporting institutional compliance and global mobility
• Attorneys seeking greater engagement with the international education community

Partnership Benefits

Visibility and Thought Leadership

Immigration Attorney Partners gain opportunities to share expertise and elevate their professional profile within the NAFSA community. Benefits include:

• Recognition as a NAFSA Immigration Attorney Partner in the Global Partnership Marketplace
• Opportunities to cocreate and access legal-focused content for NAFSA members
• Participation in invitation-only immigration-focused discussions and webinars
• Opportunities for featured articles, interviews, or profiles in NAFSA publications

Access, Networking, and Engagement

Immigration Attorney Partners gain year-round access to the international education professionals shaping immigration practice across the field. Benefits include:

• Complimentary NAFSA membership for the calendar year
• Engagement opportunities through Network.NAFSA, the association’s global professional community
• Participation in an “Ask an Immigration Adviser” – style webinar with NAFSA members
• Guidance from NAFSA’s regulatory practice team on engaging with the global international education community

Professional Resources

• Immigration Attorney Partners receive access to key resources that support legal practice and professional development
• Year-long access to NAFSA Adviser’s Manual 360 (AM360) – a leading reference resource for immigration regulations and compliance in higher education
• Special member pricing for webinars, publications, and trainings purchased through the NAFSA website

Additional Partner Benefits

GPP members also receive:

• 15 percent discount on eligible sponsorships and advertising
• Access to partner rates for additional visibility opportunities
• 10 percent discount on exhibiting at NAFSA regional conferences

Year Long Partnership Options (January–December)

Please reach out to [email protected] for full details and membership options.

Annual Conference & Expo Engagement

The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo is the premier global convening for international education professionals. Immigration Attorney Partners have the exclusive opportunity to participate in the NAFSA GPP Immigration Attorney booth space at the annual conference. This add-on opportunity for partners is a powerful way to connect with the community during the conference.

Participation includes:

• Shared exhibit space within the NAFSA GPP Attorney Partners Pavilion in the expo hall with accessible opportunities to connect with attendees
• One complimentary full conference registration
• Participation in an Expo Hall Learning Lab presentation opportunity
• Promotion within the conference through mobile app notifications, signage, and social media
• Invitations to exclusive networking receptions
• Opportunities to engage with NAFSA executive leaders and board members

Connect with Us

If you are interested in becoming a NAFSA Immigration Attorney Partner, please contact The Strategic Partnerships Team at [email protected] OR Kerry Flett, Director, Strategic Partnerships and Development at [email protected].