A webinar hosted by NAFSA has revealed educators are worried about the enduring appeal of the country as a study destination if visa processing is not revived soon enough, and work rules are not clarified.
The US administration has extended its travel ban to six more countries – much to the dismay of international education professionals in the country.
NAFSA has relaunched its flagship diversity, equity and inclusion program, the NAFSA RISE fellowship, a two-year professional development program worth up to US$6K.
Many international students in the US have been impacted by severe delays in processing Optional Practical Training work permits, leaving them unable to start their summer jobs or internships, meaning missed opportunities and financial losses.
From innovative new programs focusing on study, volunteering and teaching to a healthcare project in Fiji, GoAbroad handed out awards to 13 winners selected from over 300 nominations at its award ceremony held at NAFSA.
Six universities were recognised in the Studyportals Global Student Satisfaction Awards, presented for the first time at NAFSA in a ceremony at the United States Institute of Peace, in Washington DC.
#YouAreWelcomeHere, the social media campaign spreading a welcoming message for international students in the US, will now be managed by NAFSA, the association has announced during its annual conference in May.
Widespread reports of visa restrictions, delays and a high rate of rejections have prompted China's MoE to issue an official warning to US-bound Chinese students about the potential risks they may encounter.