International Student and Scholar Services

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Crisis Management

Office Administration

Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming

Student and Scholar Advising

Karissa Ringel

NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0

Proficiency in all competencies requires strong familiarity with current trends and issues in international education and an organization’s missions, vision, and values. The NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0 are written to span and include each of the five NAFSA knowledge

New Biden-Harris Administration Immigration Policies to Attract New Talent in STEM Fields

On January 21, 2022, the Biden-Harris White House messaged its continuing commitment to attracting new talent in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and that "the Departments of State and Homeland Security are announcing new actions to advance predictability and

DHS Adds 22 Fields to STEM Designated Degree Program List

Note: Interested parties may nominate a Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for inclusion on or removal from the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List , which is used to determine whether an F-1 student is eligible for a 24-month STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Reestablished Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in a January 12, 2022 Federal Register notice that the DHS Secretary is reestablishing the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC). "The primary purpose of the HSAAC will be to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary and DHS

DOS Proposes Sharp Increases to Visa and 212(e) Waiver Fees

The Department of State (DOS) proposed sharply raising key visa and processing fees, in a proposed rule published at 86 FR 74018 (December 29, 2021) , as indicated in the table below. NAFSA joined other higher education associations in a February 28, 2022 comment letter led by the American Council

Building Bridges: How IEM and ISS Collaborate for Success

What could you learn from your campus IEM or ISS colleagues? Join us for a conversation with Jacqueline Girard Vogl, EdM and Michelle St. Onge, MA as they share how their communication plans and cross-training programs have enhanced the international student journey at SUNY Plattsburgh. Listeners

SEVP Policy Guidance: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20

Download: SEVP Policy Guidance: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20 On November 1, 2021, SEVP notified stakeholders that it made permanent its policy allowing DSOs to electronically sign and send Form I-20: "On Nov. 1, 2021, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

COVID Vaccine and Test Requirements for U.S. Entry

May 16, 2023

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for International Travelers to the United States Ended on May 12, 2023 As of May 12, 2023, nonimmigrant travelers to the United States are no longer subject to the requirement that they be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccination before boarding an

Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-⁠19 Pandemic

October 28, 2021

Also see NAFSA's page COVID Vaccine and Test Requirements for U.S. Entry for a summary and analysis of the proclamation. Source: The White House Briefing Room ; also published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 59603 (October 28, 2021). A Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel