NAFSA Regional Conferences

NAFSA regions welcome you to participate in exceptional events for international educators in October and November of 2024. Build local connections with experts and colleagues working together to create global learning opportunities for students and scholars. Attend a conference that is convenient to you!

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About NAFSA

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest and most diverse 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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IE Professional Certificate

The International Education Professional Certificate (IEPC), created in partnership with NAFSA, Times Higher Education, and Common Purpose, is a professional development program tailored specifically for international education professionals worldwide. Gain recognition as a highly-skilled international educator!

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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.

Join NAFSA for only $199 as a New Member for your first year!

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International Student Value

NAFSA's latest analysis finds that international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $40.1 billion and supported 368,333 jobs to the U.S. economy during the 2022–2023 academic year. Access the International Student Economic Value Tool to view state- and congressional district-level data.

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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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Upcoming Events

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September 10, 2024 | 12:00 pm

Digital Docs: Efficiency, Integrity, and Inclusion in International Admissions

Digitizing admissions documents can lead to much more than improving turn-around times. It can also elevate genuine applicants over those with nefarious intent, and open opportunities for disadvantaged students without access to their paper credentials. Paperless processes address several pertinent issues: Soaring numbers of applications, increasingly sophisticated fraud, an imperative to diversify enrollments, and stagnant staff hours. Tune in to learn more: Ethical considerations in the admissions process How to detect manipulated academic transcripts Minimizing the window of vulnerability
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September 24, 2024 | 2:00 pm
Webinar

Regulatory Perspectives: Student Visas Recap

NAFSA members are invited to join NAFSA staffers David Fosnocht and Steve Springer for a discussion of student visas. We'll briefly discuss the legal framework, describe key interpretive and practice issues, and discuss NAFSA’s recent liaison with the Department of State. Most importantly, we'd like...
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September 25 - 27, 2024 | 2:00 pm
Workshop

Filing Academic H-1B Petitions

A foundational overview for professionals new to the H-1B petition process. Learn key regulatory information from experts in the field who provide guidance and insights into the common pitfalls that come with these petitions. This workshop helps you prepare the petition and also learn model...
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