Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Information Resources for Assisting Afghan Students and Scholars

January 6, 2023

As the situation in Afghanistan develops, this page will list immigration information resources relevant to Afghan students and scholars in and outside the United States. NAFSA Advocacy NAFSA Letter Urges DOS to Allow Afghan Women More Opportunity for U.S. Study. In a December 22, 2022 letter to

Establishing an International Travel Risk Committee

May 18, 2021

Every college, university, and provider organization regardless of size needs to analyze multiple sources of risk for international activities. The health, safety, and security of program participants, staff, and faculty is always of utmost importance. Crisis Management & Risk Assessment and Student

Assessing Travel Risk Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 18, 2021

The NAFSA EAKC Health and Safety Subcommittee and the EARP Committee created this resource to assist education abroad offices in assessing risk of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information provided is meant to be adapted to your institution’s needs, as a starting point or resource to add

Restarting Education Abroad

May 6, 2021

On May 6, 2021, NAFSA's Education Abroad Knowledge Community's subcommittee on health and safety hosted a Peer-to-Peer Perspective roundtable on Restarting Education Abroad. One of the most challenging decisions facing education abroad professionals today is when to “re-open” study abroad programs

Protecting International Students and Scholars from Scams

International students are vulnerable to scammers questioning their immigration status and requesting payment and personal information. In recent years, scammers have utilized increasingly sophisticated techniques to deceive and coerce students and can involve students’ family members as well

Basics of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Extract from the NAFSA Adviser's Manual 360 Practice Note Individuals seeking advice on TPS eligibility, whether they should apply for TPS if they do qualify, extensions of TPS, travel and employment while on TPS, TPS and the maintenance of nonimmigrant status, and transitions out of TPS, should be

Crisis Management and Mental Health Publications

One major lesson from 2020: Plan how to respond to crises and support colleagues and students during tough times—before the need arises. To help international educators care for themselves, their students, and their colleagues, NAFSA provides resources for preparing for whatever the future may hold.

Understanding CDC Travel Health Notices

April 20, 2022

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses Travel Health Notices (THN) to “inform travelers and clinicians about current health issues that impact travelers’ health, like disease outbreaks, special events or gatherings, and natural disasters, in destinations around the world.”

Digital Mental Health Resources for Education Abroad

Mental health is a perennial hot topic in international education, and it’s one that is unlikely to fall out of the conversation when mobility resumes. Students often need quick help with anxiety and depression concerns, and finding reputable English-speaking providers abroad can be a challenge. So

Reflections on COVID-19 and Lessons Learned in International Education

IEM Spotlight, Vol. 20, Summer Issue | Table of Contents By Tara Braun, MS, associate director of international admissions and immigration at Calvin University, and Jennifer Majorana, MA, director of adult literacy at the Legacy Center for Community Success 1 In the midst of a worldwide pandemic