Summaries of NAFSA's liaison calls with DOS and DHS on the topic of SEVIS. http://www.nafsa.org/sevis http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:29:54 -0400 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:22:16 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.1.0) http://www.feedforall.com * Regular pre- or post-completion OPT * STEM OPT Extension * H1-B Gap Cap * F/M School Certification/Recertification * J-1 Issues * SEVIS Data Entry http://www.nafsa.org/_/Document/_/sevis_call_summary.pdf 1B42B1EF-EACD-4204-9283-136240805C95 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:22:16 -0400 * OPT eligibility and duration * Reduced Course Load * New “Requested” status in SEVIS 5.8 * I-17 update recommendations * OPT validation project * Procedures for opening branch campuses * Distance education during final semester of study * Resolving Form I-515 if student/EV departs and reenters within 30-day period * CLAIMS termination of SEVIS records when COS approved * Time-out of J redesignation application http://www.nafsa.org/_/Document/_/sevis_call_summary_2008-03.pdf 3E0A650C-556E-4455-ADCC-69F1DBBAB671 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:21:41 -0400 * SEVIS forced log-outs * Status of updating SEVIS records after Service Center actions * Fact that Registration event no longer accepts Next Session Start Date beyond current Program End Date creates extra work for DSOs * Requested F-1 SEVIS enhancement: Allow CPT to be canceled * Requested J SEVIS enhancement: Link to EVP resources * Updates on SEVIS II? Updates on F/M school recertification; SEVIS fees; OPT extension? * Use of “FNU” notation where student or scholar has only one name (deferred until next call) * Leave of absence functionality? (deferred until next call) http://www.nafsa.org/_/Document/_/sevis_call_summary_2008_02.pdf D161AA9C-0EA7-4F83-A113-393B7338248E Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:19:54 -0400 * Travel and M-1 extensions for full-time Canadian students commuting from Canada * F-1 and M-1 file retention and storage * Plans for additional stakeholders meetings? * Procedures in case of student or EV name change? * Reporting and check in standards for transfer-in school * Documentation retention requirements for DSOs? * SEVIS II functionality suggestion * Leave of absence functionality? * Proper procedures for DSO/ROs? * Status of transfer of student regs from USCIS to ICE? * Procedures for F-1 students at public high schools to transfer to a private school or move from high school to college * Policy on splitting 12 months of OPT between two degrees at same degree level * Policy on accessing remainder of post-completion OPT time if less than 12 months was originally requested * M-1 practical training and Form I-539 * SEVIS Fee Rule at OMB * Can a school request an extension of status and recommend OPT at the same time? * Can SEVP comment on discussions regarding extending the duration of OPT from 12 months to 29 months * Louis Farrell named Director of SEVP http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/sevis/sevis_call_summary_2008_01 253BAE30-591C-4F77-A1E6-F5E31576816D Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:13:42 -0500 1. Procedures for F-1 students at public high schools to transfer to a private school or move from high school to college (response deferred until January, 2008) 2. Issue with M-1 extensions in SEVIS 5.7 3. SEVIS delays during 2007 registration period 4. Policy on splitting 12 months of OPT between 2 degrees at same degree level (initial response deferred until January, 2008) 5. Policy on accessing remainder of post-completion OPT time if less than 12 months was originally requested (initial response deferred until January, 2008) http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/sevis/sevis_call_summary_2007_10 7AAEA9EE-E38B-440E-941C-77AB1B38F50D Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:12:39 -0500 1. Policy on splitting 12 months of OPT between 2 degrees at same degree level (deferred until January, 2008) 2. Policy on accessing remainder of post-completion OPT time if less than 12 months was originally requested (deferred until January, 2008) 3. Eligibility for EV to extend to 5 years if waiver recommendation received prior to effective date? 4. Slight change in flag removal request procedures? 5. Some records of students being completed prior to OPT being approved 6. Data collection on students with OPT pending? 7. Ability to Edit Initial DS-2019 8. Checkbox for 212(e) After Funding Source Change http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/sevis/sevis_call_summary_2007_09 B4F21674-D29C-4EE7-9F63-4DCC4124C130 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:07:58 -0500 I-17A Signature; Entering I-94 Admissions Number in SEVIS; Ability to Edit Initial DS-2019; Procedures for leave of absence; Checkbox for 212(e) After Funding Source Change. http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/sevis/sevis_call_summary_2007_08 BF51EB31-0D39-4347-8EE3-C8DAAA31B939 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:08:38 -0400 Susan Geary, Director of SEVP, moves to Department of State Exchange Visitor Program; Technical issues & SEVIS Functionality Improvements; Authority over Student Regulations; Flags and non-adverse SEVIS record terminations; SEVIS Next Generation (SEVIS II); Optional Practical Training upon transfer versus changing education levels; Correcting information in SAVE; Change of Education Level; Transfers http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/sevis/sevis_call_summary_200707 C10FA4C2-AB66-42D8-B17F-3780868E9006 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:08:12 -0400 Proper procedures for updating Form I-17A when adding, deleting, or editing DSOs; SEVIS Validation Project Reports; Country of Citizenship Codes for Serbia and Montenegro http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/sevis/sevis_call_summary_2007-04 990D8EA3-A93F-4105-9C23-C99FD0155D98 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:07:28 -0400 Multiple email notifications; Status of practical training FAQ update; Proper procedures for adding an RO/ARO; Status of January and February conference call summaries http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/sevis/sevis_call_summary_2007-03 2DB33B09-D245-4ED4-917D-9BC3F0405E1B Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:07:13 -0400 Some confusion on reinstatement processes; Proper procedures for adding a DSO; SEVIS errors or glitches reported; Communication to schools about SEVIS problems; M-1 practical training and Form I-539 http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/sevis/sevis_call_summary_2007-02 12810270-AC36-4889-822E-712F79CA038E Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:06:30 -0400 SEVIS site response time; Termination reasons; Data security and integrity via email; DSOs not receiving broadcast messages from SEVP; Student told SEVIS fee payment not required when applying for F-1 visa after having held J-1 status; F-1 to H-1B CLAIMS terminations for consular processing; Is regular Form I-515 still being used?; What is the effective date of the 5-year professor/research scholar J rule?; Correct Minor or Technical Infractions http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/sevis/sevis_call_summary_2007-01 C449B6CE-00A0-4649-9696-2326879253B5 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:03:39 -0400