Compliance Management

Frequently Used Sources of Authority

Link to these frequently-used regulations and sources of authority. Daily Source Check Law Links GPO's e-CFR e-CFR 8 CFR (DHS) 20 CFR (DOL) 22 CFR (DOS) e-CFR links to category-specific paragraphs in 8 CFR 214.2 (a) Foreign government officials. (b) Visitors. (c) Transits. (d) Crewmen. (e) Treaty
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Social Media Question on Visa Applications

The Department of State (DOS) has added a "social media" question to Form DS-160, the standard online application used by individuals to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. The item requires applicants to use a drop-down list to indicate the social media platforms that they have used during the five
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Resources for Emergencies & Natural Disasters in the U.S.

Every year, natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes disrupt normal activities due to evacuations, loss of life and extensive damage to property. The following resources can help institutions, students, and scholars affected by emergencies and natural disasters.
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Visa Waiver Program Initiates ESTA Pre-Authorization

Starting on January 12, 2009, Visa Waiver Program (VWP) passengers traveling to the United States by air or sea must obtain pre-travel authorization through an electronic screening system called the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
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I-901 SEVIS Fee Credit Card Advisory

SEVP stops accepting I 901 credit card payments for students EVs from 4 countries According to the I 901 Helpline 314 418 8833 , because of fraudulent I 901 fee charge back practices in certain countries, SEVP is currently unable
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