Compliance Management
Sources of Authority on Curricular Practical Training
NAFSA compilation of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and CPT-like regulatory language, federal register supplementary information, and agency policy guidance (if any), for the 2002, 1991, 1987, 1983, and 1978 rulemakings relating to CPT and CPT-like predecessors.
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Focus on Curricular Practical Training
SEVP Broadcast Message 1501-04: Post-secondary F-1 Student Employment Reminder
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Immigration Assistance for Students and Scholars
Immigration Assistance for Students from Countries in Political Crisis. Advisers should first establish the scope of their legal authority to render assistance.
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DOS Guidance Directive 2015-01 on Use of Shorten, End, and Terminate EV Functions
On April 22, 2015, the Department of State issued Guidance Directive 2015-01, to clarify for sponsors how to use the "shorten, "end," and "terminate" functions" in SEVIS to comply with reporting requirements at 22 CFR 62.13(a)(3)-(5) and 22 CFR 62.40.
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Transcript of DOS Subpart A Final Rule Webinar for Academic Sponsors
Transcript of the post-implementation Subpart A webinar presented by the Department of State on January 30, 2015.
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Matter of Simeio Solutions and Amended H-1B Petitions To Support Change in Place of Employment
AAO decision clarifies that if an employee is placed in a place of employment not within the area of intended employment listed on the LCA supporting his or her H-1B petition, then the employer must file a new LCA for the new place of employment, and file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS
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SEVIS Release 6.21 Transition Resources
SEVIS Release 6.21 is scheduled for implementation on June 26, 2015, and will contain some major changes that schools need to be aware of and incorporate into their business practices.
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White House Report: Modernizing and Streamlining Our Legal Immigration System for the 21st Century
July, 2015 White House report connected to President Obama's Immigration Executive Actions. Presents actions that federal agencies plan to undertake "to modernize and streamline our legal immigration system within existing authorities."
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Changes to OPT Information in SEVIS 6.23
SEVIS Release 6.23, implemented on December 6, 2015, contained changes related to F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) as well as other important changes.
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