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.

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News and Announcements

May 9, 2008 Proposed F/M Recertification Rule - NAFSA Compiled Version May 8, 2008 USCIS Proposes Extending TN Admission And Extension Periods To Three Years May 6, 2008 USCIS Announces Changes To E-Verify Program April 30, 2008 USCIS Modifies I-693 Medical Exam Form Used By Adjustment Applicants April 29, 2008 DOL Proposes New ETA-9089 Form & Instructions April 26, 2008 SEVP Policy Guidance On OPT April 24, 2008 US-VISIT to Collect Biometrics at Air/Sea Ports Upon Exit April 21, 2008 Issues With F-1 OPT Applications In The 60-Day Grace-Period April 21, 2008 DHS Publishes Proposed Rule On SEVIS Fees And Recertification April 18, 2008 USCIS Allows Cap-Gap Eligibles To Convert Consular Notification Request To Change Of Status April 16, 2008 STEM Designated Degree Program List