Regulatory Information

Exchange Visitors and Exchange Visitor Programs

Fees, Forms, Filing Procedures

Institutional Obligations and Compliance

International Faculty, Staff, Researchers

International Students and Schools

U.S. Immigration Systems, Data, Status, and Concepts

Visas, Travel, Entry

DHS Fact Sheet on SSNs

DHS Fact Sheet on SSNsThis DHS Fact Sheet is given to students and exchange visitors by the Social Security Administration when an SSA Office's initial query of the SAVE database does not confirm the student or exchange visitor's immigration status.June

10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Student Visa

July 24, 2019

A quick reference guide for F-1 and J-1 students as they prepare for their visa interviews.

SEVIS Fee for F-1 Students

Information about SEVIS fee requirements for F-1 students including who is required to pay the fee and when.

Financial Aid & Study Abroad: Basic Facts for Students

February 23, 2024

Answers to basic questions about how student financial aid and study abroad work together.

Resources for Compliance Management

September 25, 2024

Comprehensive resources on Regulatory Practice for Education Abroad.

Visa and Immigration Policy: Reform for a System that Works

NAFSA continues to work to ensure an immigration policy that not only protects and enhances the ability of U.S. colleges, universities, and research institutions to benefit from international students, scholars, and those in specialty occupations, but that also presents a face to immigrants and

NAFSA Core Education Program (CEP) Workshops

For professionals who wish to deepen their current skills, acquire skills in a specialized area, or gain cross-cutting functional skills, NAFSA's Core Education Program (CEP) Workshops introduce best practices and in-depth exploration of job-specific skills in areas including international student