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• Win for South African Scholar in Visa Denial Case
  A U.S. federal judge has issued a favorable ruling in the case of Adam Habib, a sociologist from South Africa who had been denied the visas necessary to allow him to enter the United States for speaking engagements.
• Coalition Letter Asks Obama for a Change in Cuba Policy
  On December 8, 2008, a diverse coalition of academic, business, humanitarian, and advocacy organizations, including NAFSA, sent a letter to President-elect Obama urging him to reverse U.S. policies toward Cuba that limit people-to-people exchanges, family travel, and remittances.
• Hot Off the Press: First Newsletter from Center for Capacity Building in Study Abroad
  The first newsletter from the Center for Capacity Building in Study Abroad, a joint project of NAFSA and NASULGC, outlines the work of the Center since its director, Dr. Margaret Heisel, began work in September.
• Proposed Rule Amends Exchange Visitor Program Regulations (Subpart A)
  The Department of State is proposing to amend the General Provisions (Subpart A) of the existing Exchange Visitor Program regulations to provide more specific instructions regarding program administration, sponsor obligations and participant eligibility in the Exchange Visitor Program. DOS will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from December 10, 2008.
• Affordability of Higher Ed in U.S. Explored in Two Reports
  Are rising college costs threatening to make higher education unaffordable for students in the United States? The New York Times examines two recently released reports on college and university costs, and potential impacts of the current financial crisis.
• Call for Awards Nominations 2009
  It is time for NAFSA to honor excellence in international education. Don't forget to nominate deserving international educators for NAFSA's National Awards, which will be presented at NAFSA's 61st Annual Conference in Los Angeles, CA. Awards include: The Cassandra Pyle Award for Leadership and Collaboration in International Education and Exchange; The Marita Houlihan Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Field of International Education; The Homer Higbee Award for Distinguished Service to NAFSA; and Life Membership.
• IU President Authors Internationalization Article
  An article by Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie in a recent issue of The Presidency, The American Council on Education's flagship magazine, looks at efforts to internationalize U.S. higher education. Read "Meeting the Challenges of 21st Century Globalization."
• Register for Advocacy Day 2009
  Join colleagues from across the country in the nation's capital to advocate with Members of Congress on issues related to International Education March 25 - 26, 2009. Deadline for registration is Feb. 20, 2009.
• Hear What Exhibitors Have to Say About NAFSA's Conference
  The NAFSA 2009 Annual Conference & Expo - will attract more than 9,000 delegates from more than 100 countries. Watch the video to learn why exhibitors take the opportunity to exhibit at NAFSA every year.
• Exclusive Offers to NAFSA Members-New: iNEXT Travel Card by CIEE
  NAFSA is pleased to announce its discount offering with the iNext travel insurance and id card program - the only NAFSA Affinity partner providing the essential protection you need while traveling abroad.
• E-Verify Required for Federal Contractors 1/15/09
  On November 14, 2008, the Department of Defense (DoD), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), published a final rule that amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require certain contractors and subcontractors to use the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) E-Verify system to verify that certain of their employees are eligible to work in the United States.
• Immigration Concerns Outlined in New Survey
  An article in The Washington Post examines a new survey on how Americans and Europeans feel about immigration. The survey also describes Americans' views of immigrants.
• New Data on Foreign Student Enrollment in U.S. Graduate Schools
  A study by the Council of Graduate Schools finds that enrollment of international students at U.S. graduate schools continues to increase, but at a slower rate than in past years.
• Postcards from NAFSA Regional Conferences
  Miss your NAFSA regional conference or curious about the sessions and activities at other regionals? Want to comment and provide information on the regional conference you attended? Check out the NAFSA blog to read "postcards" from several fall NAFSA regional conferences around the country.
• SEVP & USCIS Undertake SEVIS/CLAIMS Interface Issues
  SEVP is systematically updating records that were completed/terminated following the cancellation of a student request that had been in requested status more than 180 days. Since SEVP is already working on this issue, SEVP has advised that DSOs do not need to request a correction/data fix separately through SEVP. If a SEVIS record has been completed/terminated for another reason, a DSO should request a correction/data fix through SEVIS or the SEVIS Help Desk.
• Nominate the 2009 Advocate of the Year
  The Advocate of the Year Award is an annual award presented at the time of the NAFSA Advocacy Day to recognize an international education advocate who has excelled in grassroots advocacy. The Advocate of the Year inspires other advocates to make a difference by engaging their elected officials and the administration in discussions on issues related to international education and exchange. Deadline: January 30, 2009
• 2008 Open Doors Data Released
  The Open Doors 2008 report shows that 623,805 international students studied in the United States during the 2007-2008 academic year, a 7 percent increase in international student enrollments over the previous year. The report also reveals that 241,791 U.S. students studied abroad during 2006-2007, an 8.2 percent increase over the previous year.
• 2008 Enrollment Survey Results Suggest Continued Growth
  Results released on November 17 from this year's online "snapshot" international student enrollment survey, conducted by NAFSA, IIE, and several higher education associations, suggest that enrollments continue to grow, with more than half of responding institutions reporting increases in total enrollment this year over last year.
• Award-Winning Institutions in 2008 Internationalization Report
  The five recipients of the NAFSA Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization are featured and the three additional outstanding institutions are spotlighted in the sixth edition of NAFSA's report, Internationalizing the Campus 2008: Profiles of Success at Colleges and Universities.
• International Students Contribute $15 Billion to US Economy
  International students and their dependents spent more than $15 billion in the United States during the 2007 - 2008 academic year, according to a new NAFSA report released today. NAFSA's annual Economic Impact Statements estimate the amount of money foreign students spend in the United States to support their education, including spending on tuition, fees and living expenses.
• Celebrate International Education Week
  This year marks the ninth annual International Education Week (IEW), sponsored by the U.S. Departments of State and Ed