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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Temporary Work Authorization for Adjustment Applicants

Temporary work authorization for adjustment applicants Applicants for adjustment of status (adjustment) may request employment authorization by filing Form I-765, either concurrently with the Form I-485 adjustment application, or subsequently, while the I-485 is pending. See 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(9)
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Expanded DOS Online Presence Vetting Policy

NAFSA Advisory: Expanded Online Presence Vetting Policy for F, M, J, and H Visa Applicants Executive Summary The Department of State (DOS) has instructed consulates worldwide to implement a mandatory expansion of social media vetting for all F, M, J visa applicants (students and exchange visitors
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"Foreign Adversaries" and the ICTS Supply Chain

Executive Order 13873 of May 15, 2019 declared a national emergency with respect to asserted threats posed by foreign adversaries to the U.S. information and communications technology and services (ICTS) supply chain. The Executive Order authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with
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SEVP Fraud Hub Provides Training and Resources for DSOs

SEVP Fraud Hub Provides Training and Resources for DSOs SEVP has "created a new Fraud Hub on Study in the States with resources to train school officials on common fraud indicators and best practices for preventing, detecting and reporting fraud." See SEVP's " Resources to Detect and Prevent Fraud"
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International Student Resource Center Launched

International Student Resource Center Launched On November 18, 2025, the International Student Resource Center (ISRC) was officially launched by the Talent Mobility Fund, a program of Renaissance Philanthropy, with support from Coefficient Giving, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Dana Foundation
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