Compliance Management

DHS rule effective May 26, 2015 allows certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants to apply to USCIS for work authorzation. A lawsuit is challenging the rule, USCIS is working on a proposed rule that would rescind the H-4 employment rule.

Stay up to date on H-1B cap issues.

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.

SEVP Broadcast Message 1501-04: Post-secondary F-1 Student Employment Reminder

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.

Transcript of the post-implementation Subpart A webinar presented by the Department of State on January 30, 2015.

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

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.

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."