Compliance Management

Advising Caseloads: Finding the Right Fit

This resource presents traditional and experimental models of advising caseloads and explores some of the pros and cons of each at different types of institutions. This resource is geared toward practitioners and managers seeking new ideas for their office structures.
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Frequently Used Sources of Authority

Link to these frequently-used regulations and sources of authority. Daily Source Check Law Links GPO's e-CFR e-CFR 8 CFR (DHS) 20 CFR (DOL) 22 CFR (DOS) e-CFR links to category-specific paragraphs in 8 CFR 214.2 (a) Foreign government officials. (b) Visitors. (c) Transits. (d) Crewmen. (e) Treaty
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Social Media Question on Visa Applications

The Department of State (DOS) has added a "social media" question to Form DS-160, the standard online application used by individuals to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. The item requires applicants to use a drop-down list to indicate the social media platforms that they have used during the five
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Resources for Emergencies & Natural Disasters in the U.S.

Every year, natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes disrupt normal activities due to evacuations, loss of life and extensive damage to property. The following resources can help institutions, students, and scholars affected by emergencies and natural disasters.
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Visa Waiver Program Initiates ESTA Pre-Authorization

Starting on January 12, 2009, Visa Waiver Program (VWP) passengers traveling to the United States by air or sea must obtain pre-travel authorization through an electronic screening system called the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
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