In 2009, SEVP prepared this checklist to assist students who are applying for non STEM optional practical training (OPT).

SEVP F 1 Cap Gap Fact Sheet For EmployersSEVP prepared this fact sheet for F 1 students to give to their employer to explain the nature of the H 1B cap gap extension of optional practical training (OPT).

Cable 99 State 105097, June 7, 1999, on 222(g) overstaysCable 99 State 105097, June 7, 1999, is a summary of DOS field guidance on 222(g) overstays. AMDOC# 200404004 Cable 99 State 105097, June 7, 1999, on 222(g) overstays1999 06 07

INS March 2000 memo on 212(a)(9)(B) unlawful presence while EOS or COS pending.

INS March 2000 memo on 222(g) overstay while EOS or COS pendingIn this March 3, 2000 memo, INS states that an alien who has filed a timely, non frivolous application for extension or change of nonimmigrant status (EOS or COS)

INS interim rule increases permissible time in custodyA September 20, 2001 Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) interim rule amends 8 CFR 287.3(d) to increase the period of time after an alien's arrest within which the Service must make a determination

FPCO guidance on FERPA and anti terrorismThis April 12, 2002 guidance letter issued by the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) provides an overview of FERPA and its exceptions, in the context of releasing information to government officials. AMDOC# 200303015 FPCO

State and local law enforcement are authorized to enforce immigration laws during a mass influx of aliensThe Attorney General has authorized the abbreviation or waiver of the immigration training normally required pursuant to 28 C.F.R. Part 65, for state and

DHS memo on extensions of H 1B status beyond six yearsThis April 24, 2003 DHS memo provides guidance on applying for extensions of H 1B status beyond six years, pursuant to AC21 section 106(a).

USCIS memo speaks on deference to be given to prior petitions in employment based extensionsIn an April 23, 2004 field memo, USCIS instructs adjudicators who are reviewing employment based petition extensions to give deference to the eligibility determinations made in