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USCIS: Current Issues

Since USCIS officials were unable to participate in-person in the 2023 NAFSA regional conferences, NAFSA proposed recording a session featuring USCIS officials to serve as a supplement to the agency-focused regional conference sessions. NAFSA’s Current Issues Sessions Working Group gathered your
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International Education Today: Sustaining Success

A NAFSA 75th Anniversary Summit International education today defines our path forward. Sustaining success requires a multifaceted approach that involves an investment in people, cultivation of key relationships, and a keen sense of business savvy. In the U.S., we recognize the need to address
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Cross-Training ISSS Teams and Building Resilience

Attendees joined four ISSS directors for a live panel about cross-training ISSS staff. The panelists represented a diversity of institutional types and office configurations. They examined a variety of scenarios such as providing backup during staff turnover and extended leaves, creating
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Advising for Study Abroad Visas to Spain

As the Spanish consulates in the United States continue updating their processes for student visa servicing, join a discussion led by NAFSA's Consular Affairs volunteers for Spain focused on model practices for navigating these changes. In conversation with the Spain CAL team, learn more about these
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History of Education Abroad Leaders

Chairs of the Education Abroad Knowledge Community (2005-Present) and it's precursor, NAFSA Section on U.S. Students Abroad (SECUSSA), 1971 to 2004, and its precursor, the NAFSA Committee on U.S. Students Abroad (USSA), 1963-1971.
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European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)

Starting in 2025, visa-exempt travelers from over 60 countries who wish to travel to or through Schengen area countries will have to obtain an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) travel authorization before they travel. ETIAS authorization will work something like the U.S
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International Education, Affirmative Action, and Diversity Bans

NAFSA’s associational values articulate a belief that international education lies at the core of an interconnected world characterized by diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and well-being for all. NAFSA believes that diversity in our classrooms, our communities, and our workplaces is our
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Financial Aid for Education Abroad

Funding and financing education abroad is one of the core competency areas for education abroad professionals according to NAFSA's International Education CompetenciesTM. Understanding the federal financial aid system enables you to better serve your students.
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Education Abroad Publications

NAFSA supports education abroad professionals in their daily work with a variety of publications. This page contains a select listing of NAFSA’s education abroad publications. For a complete list, please visit the NAFSA Bookstore. Advising and Administration Guide to Education Abroad for Advisers
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