Compliance Management

Litigation on SEVP Fall 2020 COVID-19 Guidance

July 24, 2020

States and Universities filed lawsuits in federal District Court against DHS and ICE over SEVP's Fall 2020 COVID-19 Guidance. The suits also asked for declaratory relief and temporary and permanent injunctive relief. DHS rescinds July 6 and 7 guidance and restores March guidance as "status quo." At

NAFSA IssueNet

All international education professionals are welcome to "Report an Issue" to NAFSA on the emerging obstacles or challenges they are encountering in the field. NAFSA members can "Get Help" on individual cases by connecting with two committees of their peers who liaise with U.S. and foreign

Rescinded Fall 2020 SEVP COVID-19 Guidance

BREAKING NEWS. 3:09 pm July 14, 2020. In the Harvard/M.I.T. case, Judge Burroughs said: "I'm going to recite my understanding of the agreement on the record, and the parties can correct me if I'm wrong. The government has agreed to rescind the July 6 2020 policy directive and the frequently asked

8cfr2146

July 17, 2022

8 CFR 214.6 Canadian and Mexican citizens seeking temporary entry to engage in business activities at a professional level This resource is a reference aid developed by the NAFSA Adviser's Manual 360 team. It was last updated on 7/17/2022 to reflect changes at 87 FR 41027 (July 11, 2022), effective

USMCA Chapter 16 Appendix 2 Professionals

On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The criteria for TN admission under the USMCA are the same as under NAFTA. Whereas TN admission under NAFTA was governed by the list of Professionals in Appendix 1603.D.1 to

USCIS Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests During COVID-19

March 23, 2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ended on March 23, 2023 the COVID-19 flexibilities it had established for responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and other similar response-based notices and requests, and filing date requirements for filing Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion

Outbound Immigration and Logistical Considerations for Education Abroad During the COVID-19 Pandemic

February 16, 2022

U.S. Passport Considerations Passport agencies across the U.S. closed in mid-March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, creating a significant backlog of applications. As of January 2022, the U.S. Department of State states that routine processing times are 8-11 weeks and expedited processing of 5

Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain H, J, and L Nonimmigrants

Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020, Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: This proclamation expired on March 31, 2021. As of April 1, 2021, President Biden had not renewed or replaced it. DOS confirmed this in

USCIS Policy Memo Rescinds Prior Memos on Third-Party Placements, Contracts and Itineraries

In a June 17, 2020 policy memorandum ( USCIS PM-602-0114), USCIS rescinded the following policy memoranda and issued updated policy guidance in their place: Determining Employer-Employee Relationship for Adjudication of H-1B Petitions, Including Third-Party Site Placements (Reference AFM Chapter 31

Talking Points: Defending F-1 Optional Practical Training

The United States cannot afford to lose Optional Practical Training—a key incentive for attracting international students to this country. Foreign students benefit not only our colleges and universities and American students, but also our businesses and the wider economy. We need to attract the best