Visa Revocation Basics
The basic sources and processes of U.S. nonimmigrant visa revocation.
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Compliance Management
The Congressional Review Act
Under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), Congress can review and overturn certain regulations promulgated by an executive agency, such as the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, the Department of State, etc. Congress can use the CRA only to invalidate an agency final rule in
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OFLC Stakeholder Engagements
Links to summaries and key takeaways from public stakeholder meetings conducted by the Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), prepared by the NAFSA ISSRP EB subcommittee.
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Executive Order Creates New State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention Designation
Executive Order 14348 of September 5, 2025, Strengthening Efforts To Protect U.S. Nationals From Wrongful Detention Abroad, empowers the Secretary of State to designate foreign countries as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention if they are determined to be involved in or supporting wrongful
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OFLC Archives Searchable OFLC FAQs on WayBack Machine
The Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced that it has archived its searchable Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) database effective August 30, 2025. The announcement read: "August 27, 2025. Office of Foreign Labor Certification Announces Archival of
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DOS Announces NIV Applicants Should Schedule Visa Interview Appointments in Country of Nationality or Residence
In a September 6, 2025 news posting, the Department of State announced that effective immediately, "[a]pplicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas (NIV) should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence," and that "[a]pplicants
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Regulatory Perspectives: Proposed Rule to Eliminate D/S
On September 2, NAFSA staff hosted a high-level discussion of the proposed rule to eliminate “D/S” (duration of status) for F and J nonimmigrants. The rule was published in the Federal Register on August 28, with a 30-day comment period (and 60 days for the “information collection” portion, which we
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DHS Proposes Significant Expansion of Data Collected on Forms I-17 and I-20
DHS Proposes Significant Expansion of Data Collected on Forms I-17 and I-20 In an information collection published on September 3, 2025, DHS is seeking OMB approval to significantly expand the data collected through Form I-17, Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student
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USCIS to Cease Accepting Paper Checks and Money Orders
USCIS to Cease Accepting Paper Checks and Money Orders and Accept Only Credit/Debit Cards or ACH Payments After October 28, 2025 In an August 29, 2025 news release, USICS announced that: "Effective immediately, individuals can make transactions directly to USCIS by completing and signing Form G-1650
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Regulatory Perspectives: New Visa Issues and Recap of Peak Visa Season 2025
NAFSA staff members David Fosnocht and Steve Springer hosted a discussion of new visa issues and a recap of peak visa season 2025. They briefly reviewed the legal framework and discussed new issues including social media vetting, travel bans and possible expansion, recent reductions in visa validity
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