Final H-1B Cap Filing and Processing Rule
DHS 's final H-1B cap filing and processing rule became effective on April 1, 2019.
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International Student and Scholar Services
Presidential Memorandum on Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates
A Presidential Memorandum on Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates (April 22, 2019) directs the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and State (DOJ, DHS, DOS) to take the following actions: Within 120 days of the memorandum: DOJ, DHS, and DOS must "provide to the President recommendations
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SSA Resumes Sending No-Match Letters
In March 2019 the Social Security Administration (SSA) resumed sending EDCOR notices, commonly known as "no-match" letters. SSA sends these notices to employees or employers when a name or Social Security Number (SSN) reported on Form W-2 or on self-employment reports does not match SSA's records
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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
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Volunteer Leadership
NAFSA accepts volunteers for national and regional roles in event support, sharing knowledge, teaching and mentoring, and leading discussions.
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Navigating College Transitions for International Students at U.S. High Schools
IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - November 2018 By: Lindsay Addington, National Association for College Admission Counseling The buzz around international students at U.S. high schools surfaced for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) about 5
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ISS RP Discusses Extreme Vetting and U.S. Visas
isa revocations and “extreme vetting” are hot topics in NAFSAns’ work with international students, scholars and faculty. In this session, an immigration law expert and former Consular Officer will provide insight into the regulations and policies on visa revocation and the impact of a revocation on
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ISS RP Discusses Visa Processing
The Travel Subcommittee of NAFSA’s International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee (ISS RP) addressed what really happens during a visa interview and why. A former Consular Officer provided a better understanding of the reasons behind visa decisions to better prepare your students
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Global Studies Literature Review - No. 8, January 2018
Book reviews and essays focused on the theme "Comparative Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion in Global Higher Education"
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