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. This and more on NAFSA's Practical Immigration Concepts in a Time of Change page.
Current Policies
Executive and Regulatory Actions Under the Second Trump Administration
Beginning January 20, 2025 this NAFSA page will link to executive actions by the President and agency actions by federal agencies that relate to international education, during the second Trump administration.
NAFSA Statements and Comments
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 EST 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.
IE30 with Dr. Fanta Aw - Postelection Town Hall
In a November 14, 2022 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.