AFS-USA and Arizona Area Team Students Wish You a Happy Holiday Season!
Watch and share this video of hosted students getting into the holiday spirit!
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Reminders RE: NH21/SH22 Travel and Visits
AFS-USA would like to share a friendly reminder about policies surrounding Independent Travel, Sending Parent/Guardian Visits, International Travel and Belo Tours.
Department of State Questionnaire – Week of October 25th
The Department of State has notified AFS and all other J-1 Secondary School Sponsors, that they will be reaching out to students through an online questionnaire.
Reminders RE: NH21 Travel and Visits
Are you uncertain about what travel is/is not currently allowed for hosted students and/or whether visits from their family or friends back home are permitted? If so, read on!
No Belo Tours Will Be Offered for the 2021-22 School Year
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, AFS-USA will not offer Belo Tours for the 2021-22 school year.
Updated Post-Arrival Orientation Materials are in MyAFS
In-Person and Virtual Presentations are available for your Post -Arrival Orientations.
NH21 National Virtual Arrival Orientations Being Offered
NH21 Hosted Students arriving September 9th or later unable to attend a local Arrival orientation event will be able to attend a National Virtual Orientation this year.
Learn More About Hosting A Student From Thailand!
Hosting a student from Thailand is an incredible cultural experience. Check out this video created by a former AFSer from Thailand and please share it with potential host families!
New MyAFS Email Features: Easy Way to Send Student ID Card
Two new features are now active in MyAFS that will make corresponding with volunteers and host families easier, including the ability to email student ID and medical cards.
New Additions to the Volunteer and Host Family Applications
AFS has added an “ASL” (American Sign Language) option on our Volunteer and Host Family Applications!