NAFSA 2025 Welcomes You!

Join us at the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo, May 27–30 in San Diego, California. Unite with thousands of international educators from more than 100 nations at the largest and most exciting international education conference and exposition. Learn, network, and connect with peers and experts who inspire our "Purpose, Place, and Partnership."

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About NAFSA

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest and most comprehensive nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange, working to advance policies and practices that ensure a more interconnected, peaceful world today and for generations to come.

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Stand with International Students and Scholars

A distressing and unprecedented wave of visa revocations and SEVIS record terminations has jeopardized the legal status of at least 1,300 international students and scholars. The U.S. for Success Coalition, of which NAFSA is a founding member, is calling on Congress to intervene as a matter of national interest. Add your voice!

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Benefits of Membership

Join the largest association serving international educators worldwide.

NAFSA membership provides you with unmatched access to best-in-class programs, critical updates, and resources to professionalize your practice. Members gain unrivaled opportunities to partner with experienced international education leaders and peers. Become a member and discover how one year of membership can make a difference.

Members SAVE $300 USD on NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo registration!

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International Student Value

NAFSA's latest analysis finds that international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $43.8 billion and supported 378,175 jobs to the U.S. economy during the 2023–2024 academic year. The International Student Economic Value Tool has been updated to reflect the 119th Congressional district map. 

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Adviser's Manual 360

The Adviser's Manual 360 is an online, searchable knowledge center of current U.S. laws, policies, and procedures related to international student and scholar immigration and visa issues. License this continuously updated essential resource for you and your staff and enjoy access on any device, anytime.

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April 17, 2025 | 2:00 pm

Current Issues: Legal Responses to Enforcement Actions Against Students

Attend this Regulatory Perspectives event for members. As we strive to keep up with the fast-evolving challenges and provide support to international students and scholars, NAFSA is diving deeper into issues related to the recent visa revocations, SEVIS terminations, and other enforcement against students based primarily on criminal arrests. We are learning from attorneys about the legal responses to the enforcement actions. Join us for this webinar featuring Bernard Wolfsdorf, Managing Partner, Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP (WR Immigration) and Brad Banias of Banias Law, LLC who will discuss how
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May 25 - 27, 2025 | 8:00 am
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Management Development Program - May 2025

Proven Training for IE Professionals! Leading and managing in international education comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re stepping into a management role for the first time or seeking to refine your leadership approach, the NAFSA...
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May 27 - 30, 2025 | 12:30 pm
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NAFSA 2025 Learning Excursions

The 2025 NAFSA Annual Conference is partnering with San Diego intuitions and non-for-profits to host Learning Excursions for attendees. This year there will be four opportunities for attendees to sign up for an excursions. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. PST San Diego, California Learning...
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May 27, 2025 | 1:00 pm
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2025 Symposium on Leadership

Today's Refugees, Tomorrow's Students and Changemakers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. PDT San Diego, California NAFSA welcomes you to join us at the 2025 Symposium on Leadership on May 27 in San Diego, a special signature program included with registration for the NAFSA 2025 Annual...
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May 28, 2025 | 3:30 pm
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2025 Latin America and Caribbean Forum

Innovative Partnerships for the Future in Latin America and the Caribbean Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. PST San Diego, California The 2025 NAFSA Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Forum will explore innovative partnerships and collaborations that strengthen internationalization across and...
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