Fees, Forms, Filing Procedures

Final H-1B Cap Filing and Processing Rule

DHS 's final H-1B cap filing and processing rule became effective on April 1, 2019.

New Version of Form I-539 and I-539A Plus Biometric Fee and Appointment

Starting March 22, 2019, USCIS will accept only the new (02/04/2019) version of Form I-539 and Form I-539A, which require each applicant and co-applicant to pay an additional $85 biometrics fee, and attend an appointment that will be scheduled at a USCIS Applicant Support Center. The new forms

NAFSA Comments on Proposed Exchange Visitor Program Fee Increase

NAFSA comment letter on the proposed rule increasing Exchange Visitor Program fees, published at 78 Fed. Reg. 6263 (Jan. 30, 2013).

DOS Proposes Raising Exchange Visitor Program Fees

On January 30, 2013, the Department of State (DOS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would substantially raise the fees associated with the J-1 exchange visitor program.

NAFSA Practice Advisory: Managing the 30-Day Post-Completion OPT Filing Deadline

USCIS Service Centers are consistently denying post-completion OPT applications received beyond the regulatory deadline of 30 days after the DSO updated SEVIS with the OPT recommendation. This practice resource describes the issues involved, to help schools implement procedures to ensure that

CBP Discontinues Stamping Form I-20 and Form DS-2019 At Ports of Entry

CBP Discontinues Stamping Form I-20 At Ports of Entry

Expedited Case Review Process For Certain USCIS Administrative Errors

USCIS established an expedited process for reviewing and correcting decisions resulting from certain administrative errors.

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.

Form I-129 Export Control Attestation Practice Resource

All H-1B, H-1B1 Chile/Singapore, L1 and O-1A petitions Use of the new Form I-129 ("Rev. 01/11/11") became effective on December 23, 2010. However, completion of "Part 6: Certification Regarding the Release of Controlled Technology or Technical Data to Foreign Persons in the United States" is

The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey On Your Campus

As we adjust and navigate the new centralized processing of prevailing wage determinations (PWDs) through the iCERT system, you might find that you have many questions.