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DOS Proposes New Exchange Program Sanction, Termination, Revocation Rules

DOS Proposes New Exchange Program Sanction, Termination, Revocation RulesThe Department of State (DOS) is proposing to revise its regulations at 22 C.F.R. Part 62, Subpart D (Sanctions) and 22 C.F.R. Part 62, Subpart E (Termination and Revocation of Programs). The rule

DOS Proposes New Student Intern Exchange Visitor Category

DOS Proposes New Student Intern Exchange Visitor Category72 Fed. Reg. 31008 (June 5, 2007) The Department of State is proposing to amend its J 1 exchange visitor regulations, by creating a new "Student Intern" subcategory under the College and University

DOS Guidance on Procedures for Amending Current Trainee Designations

DOS Guidance on Procedures for Amending Current Trainee DesignationsAn Interim Final Rule published June 19, 2007 and effective July 19, 2007 amends the current Trainee category regulations at 22 CFR 62.22 by eliminating the "specialty" and "non specialty" occupational categories

DOS Guide For ROs and AROs of Exchange Visitor Programs

The Department of State (DOS) Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation prepared this Guide to assist Responsible Officers (ROs) and Alternate Responsible Officers (AROs) in carrying out their responsibilities.

DOS Withdraws November 2007 EVP Sanctions and Terminations Rule

On November 29, 2007, the Department of State withdrew the version of the final Exchange Visitor Program Sanctions and Terminations rule that they had published at 72 FR 62112. DOS later republished it on December 20, 2007.

Republished EVP Sanctions and Terminations Rule Effective January 22, 2008

December 20, 2007

Republished EVP Sanctions and Terminations Rule Effective January 22, 2008 72 Fed. Reg. 72245 (December 20, 2007) The Department of State (DOS) Exchange Visitor Program regulations on program sanctions, terminations, and revocations will change effective January 22, 2008. 22 C.F.R.

Compiled Version of EVP Sanctions and Terminations Rule

This NAFSA compiled version of the republished rule on sanctions and terminations for Exchange Visitor Programs shows how the new rule modifies the prior rule.

Final Rule on J Student Interns

Final rule effective July 21, 2008 creating a new "Student Intern" subcategory under the College and University Student category.

Exchange Visitor Program Terminates J-1 Flight Training Program Designations

Exchange Visitor Program Terminates J 1 Flight Training Program Designations73 Fed. Reg. 40008 (July 11, 2008) In a July 11, 2008 statement of policy, the Department of State (DOS) notified the public that effective June 1, 2010, it will exercise

DOS Memorandum of Understanding J-1 Programs

Section 6.4.1, Exchange Visitors (J-1) of the USCIS Handbook for Employers M-274 summarizes various MOU-based exchange visitor programs: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Programs Summer work/travel: Australia and New Zealand WEST (Work/English Study/Travel): South Korea Intern work/travel: Republic