Regulatory Information

Exchange Visitors and Exchange Visitor Programs

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Institutional Obligations and Compliance

International Faculty, Staff, Researchers

International Students and Schools

U.S. Immigration Systems, Data, Status, and Concepts

Visas, Travel, Entry

Special Student Relief For F-1 Students: Essential Concepts

A primer on essential concepts of special student relief, extracted from the NAFSA Adviser's Manual.

SEVP Recertification Presentation NAFSA Conference 2011

SEVP used this slide show at the 2011 NAFSA Conference and Expo in Vancouver, Canada, to present on the topic of school recertification.

SEVIS Release 6.8 System Changes Notice

A SEVIS Release 6.8 Anticipated System Changes notice describes the changes to SEVIS batch and RTI that are expected with SEVIS Release 6.8, scheduled for implementation on June 17, 2011.

SEVP Guidance On IEP Accreditation Law

SEVP Guidance On IEP Accreditation Law On May 18, 2011, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) sent this guidance on the intensive English program (IEP) accreditation law, in a broadcast message to SEVIS users. To: All SEVIS Users Date: May 18, 2011 Re: Notice for English Language Training

NAFSA Comments on 17 Month OPT Extension Interim Final Rule

On May 23, 2008, NAFSA submitted a comment letter regarding the April 8, 2008 interim final rule establishing 17-month STEM OPT and other matters.

DHS STEM OPT Designated Degree Programs List 2011

DHS STEM Designated Degree Programs List 2011 On May 12, 2011, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program sent this Broadcast Message to SEVIS users, communicating long-anticipated updates to the 2008 STEM-Designated Degree Program List. To: All SEVIS Users Date: May 12, 2011 Re: Additi

DHS Withdraws NSEERS Country Designations

DHS Withdraws NSEERS Country Designations The Department of Homeland Security issued a notice effective April 28, 2011, that it has removed the following countries from designation under the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS): Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt

NAFSA Comments On Proposed DS-5513 Supplemental Questionnaire For U.S. Passport Applicants

NAFSA Comments On Proposed DS-5513 Supplemental Questionnaire For U.S. Passport Applicants.

BALCA Addresses Use Of Standard Labor Certification Process For College And University Teachers

BALCA Addresses Use Of Standard Labor Certification Process For College And University Teachers In Matter of East Tennessee State University [BALCA, en banc, 2010-PER-00038 (April 18, 2011)], the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) confirmed that in cases involving a college or

NAFSA Requests DOS-EVP To Grant Special Student Relief To Libyan Exchange Students

On April 18, 2011, NAFSA sent a letter to the Department of State (DOS) Exchange Visitor Program (EVP), asking that the Department grant "special student relief" benefits to J-1 students from Libya.