Compliance Management

NAFSA Comments on SEVP Draft Policy Guidance for Adjudicators 1003-03: Instructional Site Reporting and Management

On October 12, 2012, NAFSA commented on SEVP's Draft Policy Guidance for Adjudicators 1003-03: Instructional Site Reporting and Management.

Accreditation of English Language Training Programs Act - SEVP FAQ

Final SEVP FAQ on SEVP enforcement of the IEP accreditation requirement.

NAFSA Comments On SEVP Draft Policy Guidance 1204-05 Contractual Relationships

NAFSA comments on SEVP draft policy guidance on contractual relationships.

Summary of September 6, 2012 SEVP Stakeholder Meeting

NAFSA summary of a September 6, 2012 SEVP—Stakeholder Meeting/Teleconference, which focused on updates to Form I-17.

Consular Affairs Subcommittee Liaison, Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee

The CAL Subcommittee is seeking members to liaise with visa officers in consulates of Italy, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Additional liaisons to assist with visa questions for regions in the rest of the world are also needed. The consular affairs liaison will be appointed by the chair of

CBP Discontinues Stamping Form I-20 and Form DS-2019 At Ports of Entry

CBP Discontinues Stamping Form I-20 At Ports of Entry

Sanctions Law Applies To Iranian Students Preparing For Energy or Nuclear Sector Careers In Iran

August 10, 2012 Sanctions Law Applies To Iranian Students Preparing For Energy or Nuclear Sector Careers In Iran

Grassley Letter To GAO Regarding OPT

In a May 31, 2012 letter, Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-Iowa) asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) "to fully investigate the use of OPT, including who uses it and how students are tracked, determine what weaknesses exist, and suggest ways to improve the procedures and policies that

Immigration Basics: FAQ for Academic Advisors advising International Students

ISSS offices may use this template for creating their own institutional FAQ on immigration basics to share with academic advisers who often need to be aware of certain unique advising needs of international students. Tailor the FAQ to your institution and share with those on campus who may meet with

DAS Lerner Letter To Exchange Visitor Program Sponsors

On May 21, 2012, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange Robin Lerner sent a communication to J-1 exchange visitor programs, to apprise sponsors of her office’s “re-evaluation of our overall mission and the objectives we are pursuing through private sector exchanges.”