Adviser's Manual 360

The NAFSA Adviser's Manual 360 is the comprehensive source on U.S. immigration policy and procedures impacting educational institutions in the United States, providing information critical to every international student and scholar services office.

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NAFSA Adviser's Manual 360

The Adviser's Manual 360 is an online, searchable knowledge base of current U.S. laws, policies, and procedures related to international student and scholar immigration and visa issues. When you purchase a one-year Adviser's Manual 360 license you can access the Manual any time you need it, on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. The Manual is continually updated to help you effectively manage compliance obligations for your institution and your students and scholars.

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AM 360 Information and Guides

Executive and Regulatory Actions Under the Trump Administration

Go to NAFSA's Executive and Regulatory Actions Under the Second Trump Administration page for links to executive actions by the President and administrative actions by federal agencies that relate to international education during the Trump-Vance administration.

Executive Order 14211 Calls for Foreign Service Reform and Revising or Replacing FAM

February 16, 2025
Executive Order 14211 of February 12, 2025, One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations, declares that "Failure to faithfully implement the President’s policy is grounds for professional discipline, including separation" of foreign service officers and calls for "foreign service reform" to also include revising or replacing the Department of State's Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM). This could impact the nature and number of staff at U.S. consulates and embassies and affect the FAM that has guided foreign service officers and the public for decades.
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USCIS Announces FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period

February 7, 2025
On February 5, 2025 USCIS announced that "the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 7 and run through noon Eastern on March 24, 2025. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically for the selection process and pay the associated registration fee for each beneficiary." H-1B cap-exempt employers such as institutions of higher education continue to be exempt from the requirement to pre-register potential H-1B beneficiaries.
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Courts Temporary Enjoin Enforcement of Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

February 6, 2025
Two federal district courts have issued preliminary injunctions blocking the January 20 presidential executive order that attempts to alter U.S. citizenship at birth.
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Executive Order on "Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism" on Campuses

January 30, 2025
On January 29, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order on "Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism" on campuses.
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OMB Rescinds its Funding Freeze Memo

January 29, 2025
News outlets reported that on Wednesday, January 29 Matthew Vaeth, the acting director of OMB, notified federal agencies that the January 27 OMB memo freezing Federal financial assistance programs has been rescinded.
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DHS Finds "Mass Influx of Aliens"

January 29, 2025
On January 23, 2025, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman signed a "Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens," two days before Kristi Noem was sworn in as DHS Secretary. The finding activates enhanced federal authority and resources and presses for state and local cooperation. See NAFSA's page for links and a transcription of the finding.
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DOS Suspends Visa Issuance at U.S. Embassy in Columbia

January 27, 2025
On January 26, 2025 Secretary of State Marco Rubio suspended visa issuance at the U.S. Embassy Bogota consular section, following Colombian President Petro's refusal to accept two repatriation flights unless the deported individuals are treated with the "dignity that a human being deserves." This is a situation in flux. The day following the visa issuance ban, news outlets began reporting that Colombia had agreed to receive the flights, and that the "suspension of visas would remain in effect until the first planeload of deportees is accepted."
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DHS Rescinds Biden "Protected Areas" Enforcement Policy.

January 23, 2025
On January 20, 2025 DHS rescinded a 2021 guidance memo that had required DHS officers and agents to seek headquarters approval before taking an enforcement action in protected areas like schools and colleges, hospitals or churches.
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Trump Issues Numerous Immigration-Related Executive Orders

January 21, 2025
On January 20, 2025, inauguration day, President Trump issued numerous executive actions, including several immigration-related orders, proclamations, and memoranda. Access them on NAFSA's Executive and Regulatory Actions Under the Second Trump Administration page.
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IE30 with Dr. Fanta Aw: Charting a Course in the New Political Environment

January 20, 2025
Join us on LinkedIn on January 22 from 1:00-2:00 Eastern as NAFSA CEO Dr. Fanta Aw and policy experts examine the path forward for international education. In this month's #IE30 discussion, we'll be joined by NAFSA board member Ahmad Ezzeddine and Jill Allen Murray and Rachel Banks of NAFSA's Public Policy team to explore priorities, resources, and collaborative opportunities for strengthening the field in this political environment.
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