August 10, 2012 Sanctions Law Applies To Iranian Students Preparing For Energy or Nuclear Sector Careers In Iran

Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-Iowa) has been historically vocal on his opposition to F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT). Here are several instances to be aware of: 2025 Letter to DHS Most recently, on September 23, 2025 Senator Grassley sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

On May 21, 2012, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange Robin Lerner sent a communication to J-1 exchange visitor programs, to apprise sponsors of her office’s “re-evaluation of our overall mission and the objectives we are pursuing through private sector exchanges.”

DOS sets forth guidelines regarding the hosting of Confucius Institutes at college and universities, in the context of the college or university’s J-1 exchange visitor program. As amended by DOS on May 25, 2012.

Report produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

The Department of Homeland Security announced the following updated STEM-Designated Degree Program List on May 11, 2012.

This final rule establishes requirements for student health insurance coverage under the Public Health Service Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

This is the text of SEVP’s prior online training program for school officials.

This report prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) examines treatment of non-citizens, including nonimmigrants, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

NAFSA urges the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to re-assess its approach to applying Public Law 111-306, and communicate its policies regarding the applicability of the IEP accreditation law to the public, either through the regulatory process or through formal written policy guidance