Compliance Management

Visa Revocation Basics

The basic sources and processes of U.S. nonimmigrant visa revocation.

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

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.

Proposed Rulemaking on Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program

On August 24, 2026 the Department of Homeland Security submitted an H-1B specialty worker-related proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review. Titled Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program, the

DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee on Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions

On August 25, 2026 the Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule that would establish an additional fee of $103,265 on all initial H‑1B cap‑subject petitions, payable at the time of filing. Cap-exempt H-1B petitions, such as those filed by institutions of higher education and other H

DHS Rulemaking on OPT Fees

On August 20, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) submitted a proposed rule package for OMB/OIRA review titled, Optional Practical Training Fees . This rule making was not included in the most recent Regulatory Agenda, and DHS included no

Elimination of D/S: Institutional Impacts and Adaptation

In this webinar, NAFSA colleagues from a variety of institution types discussed how the elimination of “duration of status” (D/S) is impacting their institutions and offices and how they are adapting their operations to address the changes. The presenters were not able to answer every question about

SEVP FAQ on Fixed Time Admission and Extension of Stay Procedure under DHS Final Rule

NAFSA has prepared below a single-page version of the SEVP FAQ that appears on the Study in the States website at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/final-rule-establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-faq. The SEVP FAQ page is organized by expandable question

Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas for Italy

On August 11, 2026, NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers refreshed attendees' knowledge on the basics of study abroad advising. The Italy CAL team led a discussion focused on providing information and model practices designed to assist education abroad advisers as they guide their students to obtain

Summer Refresh: Study Abroad Visas for the UK

On August 4, 2026, NAFSA’s Consular Affairs volunteers refreshed attendees' knowledge on the basics of study abroad advising. The UK CAL team led a discussion focused on providing information and model practices designed to assist education abroad advisers as they guide their students to obtain