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Regulatory Perspectives: Student Visas Recap

NAFSA members joined NAFSA staffers David Fosnocht and Steve Springer for a discussion of student visas. We briefly discussed the legal framework, described key interpretive and practice issues, and discussed NAFSA’s recent liaison with the Department of State. NAFSA Members de-briefed the 2024 peak
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Driving Change in Professionalization within International Education

July/August 2024 By Kira Espiritu In our increasingly interconnected world, internationalization is a key priority for higher education institutions. Collaborative research projects, study abroad programs, and international partnerships are integral to fostering global citizenship and promoting
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X Gender Marker Passport Advising Resource

U.S. citizens have the option to select “X” as their gender when applying for a U.S. passport book and card, instead of “M” for “male” or “F” for “female. This option has been available since 2022 when the U.S. Department of State . This resource is a starting point to guide questions and
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Breaking Records and Building Bridges

May/June 2024 By Shanna Saubert Iconically symbolized by Pierre de Coubertin’s design of five interlaced rings representative of the colors in all nations’ flags, the Olympic Games bring the world together in both official and unofficial diplomatic capacities. It is one of the largest de facto
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Visas For Education Abroad

The following information is designed to assist education abroad advisers as they guide their students to obtain a student visa to study abroad. NAFSA's EA Consular Affairs Liaison Subcommittee members review these pages regularly for accuracy, but the consulate to which the student applies for a
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Spain Visa FAQs

Information designed to assist education abroad advisers as they guide their students to obtain a student visa to study abroad in Spain.
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