This page lists information and resources that can assist international student and scholar advisers in their work with Syrian students, scholars, and their families who are currently in the United States, during the unrest in that country.
The International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee (ISS RP) is charged with identifying regulatory practice issues that need action through government agency liaison by NAFSA staff, or team members as requested by staff. ISS RP also identifies practice resources.
NAFSA hosted a web teleconference featuring Robin Lerner, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange at the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Thursday, January 31, 2013.
A final rule effective May 29, 2015 allows schools flexibility in determining number of DSOs and allows part-time postsecondary and vocational F-2 and M-2 study.
Final guidance for SEVP adjudicators on reporting instructional site locations on Form I-17. The guidance defines what constitutes an instructional site and which instructional sites school officials should report to SEVP.