Advisers facilitate the goals of international educational exchange while ensuring institutional and individual compliance with applicable laws and government polices. This section of the NAFSA Web site assists advisers in this demanding role, by making law and guidance resources available to NAFSA members.

NAFSA IssueNet lets anyone in the international education community report regulatory issues of concern and contact NAFSA regional volunteers for assistance.

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News and Announcements

August 20, 2008 DOS Issues Final Rule on Nonimmigrant Visa Fingerprinting August 19, 2008 USCIS Reminds Customers to Use Correct Edition of Form I-765 August 19, 2008 Baghdad embassy accepting F and J visa applications, but at least 3-month wait August 12, 2008 Passport Card Valid for Employment Eligibility Verification August 5, 2008 USCIS FAQ: Biometric Changes For Re-Entry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents August 1, 2008 Prepare for SEVIS 5.10 With Newly Released Training Slides July 28, 2008 CDC Updates List of Required Vaccines for Immigrants July 23, 2008 Changes Proposed for LCA Forms July 22, 2008 USCIS Ombudsman Annual Report 2008 July 14, 2008 Exchange Visitor Program— Termination of Flight Training Programs July 7, 2008 SEVIS Release 5.10 Anticipated System Changes