International Enrollment Management

Admission and Placement of International Students and Scholars

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

English as a Second Language Program Administration

Preparing International Student and Scholars for Study in the United States

Recruiting International Students and Scholars

Immigration-Related Comments in President Trump's January 20, 2025 Inaugural Address

January 20, 2025

Immigration-related comments in President Trump's January 20, 2025 inaugural address Extracted by NAFSA from the transcript on whitehouse.gov "Today, I will sign a series of historic executive orders. With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common

Resources on Initiatives Under the Second Trump Administration

March 31, 2025

NAFSA Resources Letters, statements, and memoranda Statement: Suspension of International Education and Exchange Program Funding Threatens U.S. Economic and National Security. March 3, 2025. Statements by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the Alliance for International Exchange, and the

New URL to Access SEVIS Production Environment

The new URL for accessing the SEVIS production environment is https://sevis.ice.gov. A System Note on the SEVIS login page states: " IMPORTANT: The SEVIS Production environment and URL migration was successful. You should begin using https://sevis.ice.gov for SEVIS Production access." In Broadcast

Archive - Immigration Executive Actions Under the First Trump Administration

Below for reference are listed certain executive and agency actions affecting higher education immigration under the first Trump administration (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021). Bolter, Jessica, Emma Israel, and Sarah Pierce. Four Years of Profound Change: Immigration Policy during the Trump

Celebrating IEM Professional Carla Andersen

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Carla Andersen at Lane Community College. Ms. Andersen shares insights about her responsibilities as a recruiter and details the considerations that influenced her career choices. She speaks to the importance of relationship cultivation, both on campus and

International Admissions Organizational Structures

In this live discussion, IEM professionals examined several organizational structures used in international admissions management. Panelists considered international centers, domestic admissions offices, English language institutes, and admissions offices that work with third-party organizations

Resources for Individuals Affected by Events in Lebanon

This NAFSA page collects U.S. government immigration resources for individuals affected by events in Lebanon. DOS Visa Processing Guidance The U.S. Department of State (DOS) published a page on U.S. Visa Guidance for Individuals Affected by Events in Lebanon, which covers both immigrant and

Darya Anoshei

Darya holds the position of Admissions and Outreach Supervisor at the University of Washington's International & English Language Program. As someone who identifies with the Third Culture Kid (TCK) experience, she was raised within a diverse cultural and linguistic environment. Her dedication is

Celebrating IEM Professional Talia Popovski

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Talia Popovski, Senior Director of International Student Services at Valencia College. Ms. Popovski describes her career path in IEM, opportunities for learning she found through NAFSA, and memorable experiences that reaffirmed her passion for international

The State of Play in Washington: What's New and What's Next

This Town Hall examined the latest legislative and regulatory policy updates affecting the field of international education: where we've had success, where we're facing obstacles, and what's next.