Compliance Management

SEVP Policy Guidance: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20

Download: SEVP Policy Guidance: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20 On November 1, 2021, SEVP notified stakeholders that it made permanent its policy allowing DSOs to electronically sign and send Form I-20: "On Nov. 1, 2021, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

COVID Vaccine and Test Requirements for U.S. Entry

May 16, 2023

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for International Travelers to the United States Ended on May 12, 2023 As of May 12, 2023, nonimmigrant travelers to the United States are no longer subject to the requirement that they be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccination before boarding an

Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-⁠19 Pandemic

October 28, 2021

Also see NAFSA's page COVID Vaccine and Test Requirements for U.S. Entry for a summary and analysis of the proclamation. Source: The White House Briefing Room; also published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 59603 (October 28, 2021). A Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel

COVID-19 Flexibilities Regarding Form I-9

January 12, 2023

On October 11, 2022, DHS extended its COVID-19 Form I-9 flexibilities until July 31, 2023, due to "continued safety precautions related to COVID-19." The message FINAL REMINDER: DHS Ended COVID-19 Temporary Policy for Expired List B Identity Documents - 07/22/2022 on I-9 Central's Temporary Policies

List of Visa Waiver Program Countries

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for 90 days or less without obtaining a U.S. B-1 or B-2 visa. Those entering for business purposes as defined in INA 101(a)(15)(B) are admitted in WB status. Those

THRIVE Act Veterans Benefits Provision Poses Unexpected Challenge to Use of Incentive-Based Agents for International Student Recruitment

On December 21, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions (REMOTE) Act, which amended veterans benefits provisions at 38 USC 3679 and 3696 to once again allow schools to engage in incentive-based arrangements to recruit foreign

Releasing Records to the Government: FERPA and Other Key Factors

The government is closely analyzing the data you provide, paying attention to your international students and faculty, and planning visits. When federal agents come calling, is your campus equipped to handle requests for information in a way that meets your legal obligations to the government and

Advising International Students on Education Abroad

During this webinar, an international student advisor and an education abroad adviser from two different campuses will discuss successful collaborations.

Immigration Regulations: Where to Find Them, How to Use Them

David Fosnocht, NAFSA's director of immigration practice resources, shares insights on how to find and use regulations accurately in your reasoning and decisionmaking. Using advising examples, he will show how to elicit relevant facts, overcome common misunderstandings, and identify applicable rules

Creative and Innovative Solutions to Study Abroad Financing

Is it always about the money? Limited finances are often the primary barrier that discourages students from study abroad opportunities. When funding isn’t forthcoming, study abroad and financial aid offices can work together to come up with alternative ways to help support students.