International Student and Scholar Services

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Crisis Management

Office Administration

Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming

Student and Scholar Advising

Brittany Widin

Brittany works as an International Student Advisor at The University of Michigan. Brittany enjoys the challenges of navigating complex immigration regulation and appreciates being able to serve as a guide for international students as they pursue their dreams in the U.S. In addition to her

COVID-19 Executive Declarations and Determinations

April 18, 2023

Status of the following COVID executive declarations and determinations: Presidential Declaration of National Emergency: Terminated April 10, 2023. On April 10, 2023, President Biden signed into law a joint resolution that terminated the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. H.J.Res

Adria Buncal

Sarah Pearson

Global Studies Literature Review—No. 12, November 2022

November 22, 2022

On behalf of NAFSA’s Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC), we are very pleased to present the 12th issue of the Global Studies Literature Review (GSLR). The issue’s theme, “Moving Beyond the Status Quo: Advancing Inclusive Excellence in International Education,” which

Unauthorized Employment through the Lens of DSO/ARO

Unauthorized employment can take many shapes, particularly as the concept of work evolves over time. Educating international students and scholars on this topic can prove to be challenging given the multitude of avenues for generating income. Attendees joined our panel for an informative

Special Student Relief for Ukrainian J-1 Students

On April 5, 2023, the Department of State (DOS) published a notice in the Federal Register describing the details of Special Student Relief (SSR) arrangements for eligible Ukrainian J-1 exchange visitors in the College and University Student category, effective until October 23, 2023. In a notice to

Government Connection: A Discussion of the Biden Administration Actions to Attract and Retain Global STEM Talent

On January 21, 2022, the White House emphasized its continuing commitment to attracting new talent in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and announced new actions “to advance predictability and clarity for pathways for international STEM scholars, students

Examples from the Field: Using Social Media to Build Community and Connect with Incoming Students

A panel of IEM and ISS professionals from different institution types examined communication strategies for engaging with incoming students. Panelists shared their experiences with different social media platforms and messaging apps to build community and guide students from arrival through

Rulemaking on USCIS Fees

This NAFSA page tracks developments to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fee rulemaking. Updates: USCIS now regularly updates its Form G-1055, which is a list of all USCIS fees, fee exemptions, reduced fees, and fee waiver eligible forms. March 21, 2024. On March 21, 2024 USCIS