Compliance Management

Immigration Basics: FAQ for Academic Advisors advising International Students

ISSS offices may use this template for creating their own institutional FAQ on immigration basics to share with academic advisers who often need to be aware of certain unique advising needs of international students. Tailor the FAQ to your institution and share with those on campus who may meet with

DAS Lerner Letter To Exchange Visitor Program Sponsors

On May 21, 2012, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange Robin Lerner sent a communication to J-1 exchange visitor programs, to apprise sponsors of her office’s “re-evaluation of our overall mission and the objectives we are pursuing through private sector exchanges.”

Amended EVP Guidance Directive 2012-06: Confucius Institutes

DOS sets forth guidelines regarding the hosting of Confucius Institutes at college and universities, in the context of the college or university’s J-1 exchange visitor program. As amended by DOS on May 25, 2012.

CRS Report On Immigration Of Foreign Nationals With STEM Degrees

Report produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List 2012

The Department of Homeland Security announced the following updated STEM-Designated Degree Program List on May 11, 2012.

HHS Final Rule Defines Student Health Insurance Coverage Under Affordable Care Act

This final rule establishes requirements for student health insurance coverage under the Public Health Service Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

SEVP Training for DSOs: Course Text

This is the text of SEVP’s prior online training program for school officials.

CRS Report: Treatment of Noncitizens Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

This report prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) examines treatment of non-citizens, including nonimmigrants, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

NAFSA Memo on Application of the IEP Accreditation Law

NAFSA urges the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to re-assess its approach to applying Public Law 111-306, and communicate its policies regarding the applicability of the IEP accreditation law to the public, either through the regulatory process or through formal written policy guidance

Practice Advisory: SEVP Enforcement Of IEP Accreditation Law

NAFSA advisory on SEVP's initiative to ensure compliance with the IEP Accreditation Act.