Regulatory Information

Exchange Visitors and Exchange Visitor Programs

Fees, Forms, Filing Procedures

Institutional Obligations and Compliance

International Faculty, Staff, Researchers

International Students and Schools

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

Visas, Travel, Entry

DOS Proposes Adding Social Media, Other Questions to DS-160 Visa Application

On March 30, 2018 the Department of State (DOS) proposed adding several additional questions to Form DS-160 (nonimmigrant) and Form DS-260 (immigrant) visa applications, including questions on the applicant's social media identifiers, telephone numbers, email addresses, and international travel

USCIS Launches Pilot Program for Processing Times

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman describes a pilot program to track and report more accurate USCIS application and petition processing times.

NAFSA Comments on USCIS Form I-539

On April 12, 2018, NAFSA submitted a comment letter to USCIS regarding Form I-539, Application to Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status.

USCIS Tightens Language on Employer-Employee Relationship and Third Party Placement for STEM OPT Students

USCIS has revised its STEM OPT page, focusing on the employer-employee relationship "requirement" and conditions for third party placements, for STEM OPT students and employers.

USCIS and USPS Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery Service

On April 30, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began using the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery service to mail Green Cards, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), and other secure documents that need to be re-mailed because they have

Privacy Act Notices on SEVIS Forms

You might be surprised by the "Privacy Act" notices you see when you log in to SEVIS. However, the notice is the same (or similar) notice that appears at the bottom of most government forms. These notices are required by the Privacy Act, which, among other things, requires government agencies to get

IssueNet Quarterly Summary - April 2018

Each quarter, ISS-RP connects NAFSA members with the issues and trends reported through IssueNet, by summarizing the top 3-5 topics reported, and the most recent liaison engagements and successes.

SEVP External Training Application

SEVP is developing the SEVP External Training Application (SETA), to replace the current DSO Online Training modules that have been in place for more than a decade.

Reporting Volunteer Positions During OPT Employment

May 18, 2018 Broadcast Message sent directly to students, on reporting of unrelated volunteer work in SEVP student portal.

Slides From the Recent Regulatory Developments Session at the NAFSA 2018 Conference

Recent Regulatory Developments and What’s on the Horizon for International Student and Scholar Programs Presented at the NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference and Expo Philadelphia, PA Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Download the session slides Session Description: Recent changes in federal