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.

Redline Version of Proposed Changes to 8 CFR 214.2(j)

Red-line version of proposed changes to 8 CFR 214.2(j), using proposed rule language. Compiled by NAFSA on May 7, 2026, as a visualizing tool. Key: Proposed deletions use the strike-through style Proposed new or revised language uses the underline style Text that is not styled with strike-through or

Webinar: The End of Duration of Status? What Campuses and Students Need to Know to Prepare

Organized by NAFSA, the International Student Resource Center, and the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, this April 28 webinar provided an overview of what we know so far and how colleges and universities can prepare for the possible changes. Expert speakers outlined

IssueNet Quarterly Summary - First Quarter 2026

January, February, March, 2026 Highlighting the top issues reported through NAFSA IssueNet. Prepared by Brian Groves of University of California, San Francisco and Theresa Johnson of University of Denver. Summary During this reporting period, the majority of concerns involve USCIS adjudication

CBP Traveler Compliance Functionalities

The I-94 website now contains a View Compliance tab that takes users to a page with functionality called a "Traveler Compliance Check" meant to respond to the question: "How much longer may I remain in the U.S.?" That page contains the descriptor: "View your current compliance status. The Traveler

Resource Roundup: Tax Season

International student and scholar offices are often expected to provide timely, accurate tax guidance while also staying within the boundaries of their role. That tension is familiar across campuses. Students need practical help, offices are managing high volumes, and advisers must balance education

Bill Seeks to Require Institutions of Higher Education to Submit Lists of All Non-USC or LPR Students and Staff to an Expanded SEVIS

On March 24, 2026 Senator Tom Cotton [R-AR] introduced S.4165, dubbed the Educational Visa Transparency Act of 2026. The bill seeks to expand SEVIS to receive from all institutions of higher education each academic term "a complete and accurate list of all students, faculty members, and

SEVP Broadcast Message Reminds DSOs to be Vigilant Against STEM OPT Employer Fraud

On March 23, 2026 the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) sent Broadcast Message 2603-02, STEM OPT Employer Fraud, to remind designated school officials (DSOs) "to be vigilant in detecting and preventing fraud associated with [STEM OPT] employers, especially IT recruitment, consulting firms