SEVIS Call Summary - Policy - 2005/02

Summary of NAFSA's February 9, 2005 liaison call with DHS and DOS regarding SEVIS (policy focus). Topics covered include:

1. Short-term programs and appropriate entry status

2. EAD applications and travel for J-2s with pending data fixes

3. Problems at ports of entry with non-active SEVIS records

4. Problem at consular office regarding SEVI Overcome notation

5. FIN for adverse action at Ports of Entry?

6. Graduate students abroad and 5 month rule

7. Guidance on deferring attendance for COS applicants in SEVIS Notice 2/3/05

8. Questions from other organizations

9. Form I-538 AMDOC#: 200504008