SEVIS Call Summary - Policy - 2005/09

Summary of NAFSA's September 7, 2005 liaison call with DHS and DOS regarding SEVIS (policy focus). Topics covered include:

1. Update on recent Katrina-related SEVP activity
2. Katrina FAQs
3. International Students affected
4. What schools and international students affected by Hurricane Katrina should do
5. SEVP’s next steps (shorter and longer term)
6. FAQ reference to remaining in the United States while not enrolled in school
7. USCIS-related issues
8. Assurances from DHS
9. Will DHS be receiving additional funding to prepare for an anticipated increased volume of reinstatement applications and data fixes?
10. What will the Exchange Vistor Program’s response be?
11. What should international students or scholars do if schools are closed?
12. Do you plan on having a special provision for work authorization?
13. Address changesI-515 documents
14. Departure without documentation