NAFSA is gathering information on how the three-week suspension in new student/exchange visitor visa appointment availability is affecting international enrollment, planning, and operations. Understanding the scope and extent of the disruption caused the visa suspension and social media vetting will help inform NAFSA's outreach to the Department of State, Congress, and the media.
You will be asked to provide estimated numbers of visa documents issued, enrollment, etc. Submissions are anonymous. Please do not include sensitive, identifying information (names, SEVIS ID, etc.). NAFSA will not share specific anecdotes gathered but will use the information collected to describe broadly what is occurring and identify patterns and trends. Please designate one individual from your institution to report cases to avoid duplicate reporting.
Please consider sending a message directly to your members of Congress using our simple tool to convey the importance and urgency of prioritizing visa interview appointments for all international students and scholars at this high-demand period.