NAFSA Government Connection events offer an online forum for NAFSA members and international educators to interact directly with federal agency officials about topics affecting their work; their international students and scholars; their outgoing study abroad students; and their institution.

Each online forum focuses on one agency and features an official from the agency along with NAFSA staff or NAFSA member leaders as presenters. Participants may submit questions and agenda items in advance of the event, or during the event if time allows.

Live events are free and open to all international education professionals. Recorded events indicated by the key icon below are accessible to members only. Learn more about becoming a member of NAFSA. 

Upcoming Events

Court Case Threatens OPT: What You Can Do
September 3, 2019 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT

EAD Delays, Remedies, and Possible Litigation
October 2, 2019 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT

Who Should Attend

NAFSA Government Connection online forums are ideal for international education professionals who would like to:

  • Learn about current and future agency regulatory changes and initiatives;
  • Stay informed on the results of NAFSA-agency liaison meetings;
  • Pose a question or raise an issue with a government official;
  • Observe how NAFSA member leaders liaise with agency officials.

Past Events