NAFSA 2026 Region XI Conference

Centered on the theme “Climbing to New Heights: Renewal and Connection in International Education,” the conference will focus on advancing the field of international education while fostering renewed collaboration and lasting professional partnerships.

Senior Associate Jake Minster will serve as session chair and presenter, alongside Senior Associate Parminder Sandhu as co-presenter. They will discuss how recent immigration developments affect employer sponsorship, petition preparation and immigration planning, as well as transitions from student status to employment-based immigration options.

This session will provide an overview of the latest developments shaping employment-based immigration, with a focus on regulatory changes, evolving adjudication trends and updated filing processes. Topics will include H-1B modernization and registration trends, revised Form I-129 requirements, proposed changes affecting F-1 students and considerations for employers, international talent and post-graduation employment planning.