Compliance Management

COVID-19 Flexibilities Regarding Form I-9

January 12, 2023

On October 11, 2022, DHS extended its COVID-19 Form I-9 flexibilities until July 31, 2023, due to "continued safety precautions related to COVID-19." The message FINAL REMINDER: DHS Ended COVID-19 Temporary Policy for Expired List B Identity Documents - 07/22/2022 on I-9 Central's Temporary Policies

List of Visa Waiver Program Countries

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for 90 days or less without obtaining a U.S. B-1 or B-2 visa. Those entering for business purposes as defined in INA 101(a)(15)(B) are admitted in WB status. Those

THRIVE Act Veterans Benefits Provision Poses Unexpected Challenge to Use of Incentive-Based Agents for International Student Recruitment

On December 21, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions (REMOTE) Act, which amended veterans benefits provisions at 38 USC 3679 and 3696 to once again allow schools to engage in incentive-based arrangements to recruit foreign

Releasing Records to the Government: FERPA and Other Key Factors

The government is closely analyzing the data you provide, paying attention to your international students and faculty, and planning visits. When federal agents come calling, is your campus equipped to handle requests for information in a way that meets your legal obligations to the government and

Advising International Students on Education Abroad

During this webinar, an international student advisor and an education abroad adviser from two different campuses will discuss successful collaborations.

Immigration Regulations: Where to Find Them, How to Use Them

David Fosnocht, NAFSA's director of immigration practice resources, shares insights on how to find and use regulations accurately in your reasoning and decisionmaking. Using advising examples, he will show how to elicit relevant facts, overcome common misunderstandings, and identify applicable rules

The New Challenges: Helping Students and Scholars Navigate Port of Entry Processes

Because we value our NAFSA members, we're thrilled to offer this exclusive resource at no extra cost—just one of the many benefits of your NAFSA membership! Learn more about the benefits of your NAFSA membership here. Introduction Should international students and scholars expect problems during

Alcohol and Marijuana Offenses: Potential Impact on Immigration Status and Visa Eligibility for Students and Scholars

International students and scholars might reasonably assume that using marijuana where it’s legal in the United States would not impact their immigration status. They might also reasonably presume that simply being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, but not convicted, would

Information Resources for Assisting Afghan Students and Scholars

January 6, 2023

As the situation in Afghanistan develops, this page will list immigration information resources relevant to Afghan students and scholars in and outside the United States. NAFSA Advocacy NAFSA Letter Urges DOS to Allow Afghan Women More Opportunity for U.S. Study. In a December 22, 2022 letter to

Archive: Plan to Separate Form I-129 into Several Individual Forms

DHS is not separating Form I-129 into multiple forms in the January 4, 2023 proposed fee rule, as it did in the 2020 fee rule. However, it reserves the right to take that action separately as a revision of the currently approved Form I-129 information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act