Latest Updates
See the list of individuals President Trump has announced as his picks for heading the Departments of Homeland Security, State, Labor, Education, and Justice, as well as acting appointments during the transition.
Access numerous immigration-related executive orders issued on January 20, 2025.
Current Policies
Executive and Regulatory Actions Under the Second Trump Administration
This NAFSA page will link to executive actions by the President and administrative actions by federal agencies that relate to international education, during the Trump-Vance administration. Now updated with numerous immigration-related executive orders issued on January 20, 2025.
NAFSA Statements and Comments
Priorities for the Trump-Vance Administration
NAFSA remains committed to its long-standing priorities of ensuring the global competency of U.S. college graduates through expanding access to study abroad and attracting and retaining the best and brightest international talent.
IE30 with Dr. Fanta Aw: Charting a Course in the New Political Environment
Join us on LinkedIn on January 22 from 1:00-2:00 Eastern as NAFSA CEO Dr. Fanta Aw and policy experts examine the path forward for international education. In this month's #IE30 discussion, we'll be joined by NAFSA board member Ahmad Ezzeddine and Jill Allen Murray and Rachel Banks of NAFSA's Public Policy team to explore priorities, resources, and collaborative opportunities for strengthening the field in this political environment.
Regulatory Perspectives: Regulatory Practice and the New Presidential Administration
Join NAFSA staff members David Fosnocht and Steve Springer on February 13 at 2:00 p.m Eastern for a discussion of student and scholar advising and the new presidential administration. We’ll discuss vehicles an administration can use to effect change, review interests of the prior Trump administration that may be revived, and describe steps you may take to avoid problems. We’ll also note sources you may use to keep up with developments and explain how you can get involved in NAFSA’s advocacy efforts. We also want to hear from you. What are your concerns? What can NAFSA do to support your work during this administration? Register today.
IE30 with Dr. Fanta Aw - Postelection Town Hall
In a November 14, 2024 panel on LinkedIn, "IE30: Postelection Town Hall," panelists Fanta Aw, LaNitra Berger, Stuart Anderson, and Jill Allen Murray discussed discuss the outcome of the U.S. elections and the potential impact on the international education community.
NAFSA Responds to the Election of Donald Trump
Statement by Dr. Fanta Aw, Executive Director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, on November 6, 2024. “For more than 75 years, NAFSA has advocated for policies that expand the reach and impact of international education. We remain committed to educating the incoming administration and Congress on the regulatory changes and policies that will strengthen the field and extend opportunities for global learning."
Policy Digest
NAFSA 2024 Policy Digest
A chronological compilation of U.S. government policy and regulatory developments and related advocacy activities.