The Department of State Consular Affairs Visa Office has provided the following information for inquiries related to international students and scholars.

This page lists government information and resources that can assist international student and scholar advisers in their work with Haitian students, scholars, and their families who are currently in the United States, in the aftermath of the tragic 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Summaries of Liaison Calls This is an archive of NAFSA summaries of information obtained through past liaison calls with SEVIS related divisions within the Departments of State and Homeland Security. Click on the call date link to view the questions and

SEVIS RTI user manuals to assist SEVIS users (PDSOs, DSOs, ROs, and AROs)

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.

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.

This page monitors the development of SEVP's guidance on the topic of Bridge and Pathways Programs and Conditional Admission.

Final System Changes notice for SEVIS Release 6.12, implemented on April 5, 2013.

This page contains links to resources and updates on Department of Labor (DOL) issues such as PERM, iCERT, and prevailing wage determinations.