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

November 20, 2008 Navigating SEVP's New Web Site Layout November 20, 2008 SEVP Offices Move November 17, 2008 DOS To Establish Online English Language Program November 14, 2008 New Countries Added To VWP Effective Nov. 17, 2008 November 13, 2008 Final Rule On E-Verify For Federal Contractors Effective Jan. 15, 2009 November 13, 2008 ESTA Registration Mandatory On Jan. 12, 2009 For VWP Entrants October 28, 2008 OPT 180 Day Cancellation Job Suspended October 28, 2008 Recertification Primer for Certified Schools - Autumn 2008 October 28, 2008 Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Developments Presentation 2008 October 28, 2008 No-Match Letter Rule Updates October 27, 2008 The SEVIS Fee/School Recertification Rule Became Effective Today October 15, 2008 SEVIS Quarterly Report, October 2008