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Elimination of D/S: Special Issues for Community Colleges

On September 10, NAFSA colleagues from community colleges held a collegial conversation to discuss how the elimination of "duration of status" (D/S) is impacting their institutions and offices and how they are adapting their operations to address the changes. The presenters were not able to answer
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Visas For Education Abroad - World-at-Large

Education abroad student visa FAQ's for Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, and Turkey.
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Policy & Regulatory Update (Members Only)- September 24, 2026

On September 24, 2026, NAFSA hosted a member-only update on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and the proposed fee rule for Optional Practical Training (OPT). In August, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) published two broadcast messages that significantly narrow F-1 CPT eligibility
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Who's Caring for International Educators?

September/October 2026 By Jeffrey Foot When I arrived in the United States from Canada in 2000 as an international graduate student after teaching English in South Korea for four years, I experienced firsthand how much international students rely on the guidance, encouragement, and steadying
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Elimination of D/S: Special Issues for Quarter System Schools

On August 27, 2026, NAFSA colleagues from institutions on the quarter academic calendar system discussed how the elimination of “duration of status” (D/S) is impacting their institutions and offices and how they are adapting their operations to address the changes. The presenters were not able to
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Elimination of D/S: Institutional Impacts and Adaptation

In this webinar, NAFSA colleagues from a variety of institution types discussed how the elimination of “duration of status” (D/S) is impacting their institutions and offices and how they are adapting their operations to address the changes. The presenters were not able to answer every question about
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Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas for Italy

On August 11, 2026, NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers refreshed attendees' knowledge on the basics of study abroad advising. The Italy CAL team led a discussion focused on providing information and model practices designed to assist education abroad advisers as they guide their students to obtain
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Funding in EA "Summer School": Perspectives Across the Field

On July 21, 2026, the NAFSA Funding in Education Abroad EAKC Subcommittee held the second event of their three-part summer webinar series designed to support international education professionals across a range of experience levels. Led by dedicated volunteer leaders, this series offers practical
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