Compliance Management

DHS Proposes Petitioner Pre-Registration Requirement for Selecting H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions

On December 3, 2018, DHS proposed amending its regulations governing petitions filed on behalf of H-1B beneficiaries who may be counted toward the 65,000 H-1B cap (regular cap) or the 20,000 beneficiaries with advanced degrees from U.S. institutions of higher education who are eligible for an

Impact of Appropriations Lapses on Immigration Agencies

Basic page on the status of immigration-related services during government shutdowns caused by appropriations lapses.

Final H-1B Cap Filing and Processing Rule

DHS 's final H-1B cap filing and processing rule became effective on April 1, 2019.

New Version of Form I-539 and I-539A Plus Biometric Fee and Appointment

Starting March 22, 2019, USCIS will accept only the new (02/04/2019) version of Form I-539 and Form I-539A, which require each applicant and co-applicant to pay an additional $85 biometrics fee, and attend an appointment that will be scheduled at a USCIS Applicant Support Center. The new forms

GAO Report Recommends DHS Enhance Fraud Controls Over Schools

In a March 18, 2019 report titled, "Student and Exchange Visitor Program: DHS Can Take Additional Steps to Manage Fraud Risks Related to School Recertification and Program Oversight," the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommends that DHS "further enhance controls over schools

IssueNet Quarterly Summary - March 2019

Summary of top issues reported to NAFSA IssueNet from November 2018 - February 2019.

Question & Answer Resource Regarding Enrolling International Minors in Higher Education

Many institutions have established or are considering policies for enrolling international minors into degree and non-degree programs without fully preparing for the risks that are involved in working with international minors. The IEM KC and KC ISSS teams have created a Q&A network resource to

ESL Pathway Program Q&A with SEVP

In October 2016, SEVP released final guidance on ESL Pathway Programs. Through this Government Connection, attendees learned the definition of a Pathway Program and its differences with conditional admissions.

What Does Having “Required English Proficiency” Mean in International Student Admissions?

IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - September 2018 By: Marty Bennett, Social Media and International Education Consulting, LLC Many U.S. colleges and universities require English language proficiency from their international students in order to ensure that the

Italian Barile Law

The law known as “Barile Law” has been the subject of discussion for many education abroad professionals. What is the Barile Law? What are the standards for compliance for U.S. institutions? Working with a translation firm, NAFSA provides below a translation of the law which professionals may use or