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News and Announcements

July 2, 2008 PERM Program Guidance Bulletin on the Scope of Consideration Rule June 20, 2008 Final Rule on J Student Interns Effective July 21, 2008 June 19, 2008 NAFSA Comment Letter on Proposed SEVIS Fee/Recertification Rule June 12, 2008 USCIS to Offer Premium Processing For Certain Form I-140 Petitions June 11, 2008 Executive Order To Require Use of E-Verify To Qualify For Government Contracts June 9, 2008 DHS Proposes Electronic Travel Authorization for Visa Waiver Program June 5, 2008 SEVIS Release 5.10 Batch System Changes June 3, 2008 DOS Final Rule Establishes Online DS-160 Visa Application June 3, 2008 DS-160 Nonimmigrant Electronic Visa Application- Screenshots and Description June 3, 2008 SEVIS Approved Schools as of 05/19/2008 June 3, 2008 USCIS FAQ 2 on OPT Interim Final Rule