2026 International ACAC Conference Session Proposal Form

Over the past 18 months, international students in the U.S. and those thinking of applying to U.S. universities have faced the most uncertain environment that they have in decades. Sudden visa revocations, new restrictions governing duration and adjustment of status, and the potential elimination of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program have resulted in confusion, disappointment and a drop in new student arrivals. What has happened, what might happen, and what approaches can counselors take when working with students who are not U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents? Presenter Todd Pierce, an IEC who served as a U.S. diplomat for over 25 years, will cover these issues and more.