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International Admissions Organizational Structures

In this live discussion, IEM professionals examined several organizational structures used in international admissions management. Panelists considered international centers, domestic admissions offices, English language institutes, and admissions offices that work with third-party organizations
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Enhancing ISSS Advising: The Role of AI in Streamlining Processes

In this live discussion, panelists explored the transformative impact of generative artificial intelligence on academic immigration offices. As universities and research institutions increasingly rely on global talent, the need for efficient and effective immigration processes has never been greater
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USCIS: Current Issues

Since USCIS officials were unable to participate in-person in the 2024 NAFSA regional conferences, NAFSA proposed recording a session featuring USCIS officials to serve as a supplement to the agency-focused regional conference sessions. NAFSA’s Current Issues Sessions Working Group gathered your
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Supporting Faculty Involvement in Internationalization

On October 8, 2024, NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community team held an informative panel discussing successful practices and models focused on faculty engagement. Faculty are at the heart of internationalization, yet it remains a perennial challenge on most campuses to
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Regulatory Perspectives: Student Visas Recap

NAFSA members joined NAFSA staffers David Fosnocht and Steve Springer for a discussion of student visas. We briefly discussed the legal framework, described key interpretive and practice issues, and discussed NAFSA’s recent liaison with the Department of State. NAFSA Members de-briefed the 2024 peak
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