International Student and Scholar Services

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Crisis Management

Office Administration

Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming

Student and Scholar Advising

Submitting CIP Code Nominations to SEVP for the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List

DHS instituted an annual, recurring deadline of August 1 for interested parties to nominate additional Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes for the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The next annual submission deadline will be August 1, 2024. NAFSA encourages institutions to

Celebrating Student and Alumni Success Stories: A Collegial Conversation on Model Practices

How and why should ISSS offices share student and alumni success stories? In this conversation, panelists explore how ISSS offices work with stakeholders to engage with international alumni, develop networks on and off-campus, and nurture ongoing relationships with the office. The content is

References for Advising on SEH, SSR, TPS, DED

Confused about the different options available to students in an economic crisis? This resource aims to help clarify the potential options available to students: Severe Economic Hardship, Special Student Relief, Temporary Protected Status, and Deferred Enforced Departure. For each option, we break

Discussion of STEM Initiatives with the Department of State Exchange Visitor Program

The Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program recently announced several initiatives to facilitate exchange, training, and research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), including an early career STEM research initiative and expanded academic training for pre-doctoral

NAFSA Letter to SEVP Requesting COVID Guidance for Academic Year 2022-23

Update: On April 18, 2022, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) extended its March 2020 COVID-19 guidance to cover the 2022-23 academic year. See NAFSA's page SEVP COVID-19 Guidance Sources for details. NAFSA Letter to SEVP Requesting COVID Guidance for Academic Year 2022-2023 In an April

Management Development Program

Develop Exceptional Management Skills The NAFSA Management Development Program (MDP) is the most trusted and comprehensive management training program for international education professionals. Build managerial and leadership competencies by enrolling in this essential program for building

Lauren Humphrey

Lauren Humphrey is the International Enrollment Manager at the University of Arizona. She has served in a variety of International Education roles from ISS to Admissions. She holds a M.S. in Leadership and a Bachelors in International Studies.

Erin Wish

Erin is the Manager of International Scholar Services at Colorado State University, with primary oversight of the J-1 scholar program. She has been in the CSU ISSS office since 2016. She has a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Washington State University and studied abroad in Australia as a

Immigration Resources: Ukraine

This page lists immigration and study abroad information resources relevant to individuals impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Page Contents Advocacy Visas and Entry Immigration Benefits for Individuals in the U.S. U.S. Students Abroad NAFSA and Other General Resources Advocacy See NAFSA's

IssueNet Quarterly Summary - Winter 2021-2022

November and December 2021, January 2022 Highlighting the top issues reported through NAFSA IssueNet. Prepared by NAFSA member Lisa Harris. Top Issues SEVP Multiple denials of record reactivations for leaves of absence, due to overly stringent interpretation of guidance; specifics of travel