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Exchange Visitors and Exchange Visitor Programs

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International Faculty, Staff, Researchers

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U.S. Immigration Systems, Data, Status, and Concepts

Visas, Travel, Entry

Visa Revocation Basics

The basic sources and processes of U.S. nonimmigrant visa revocation.

Under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), Congress can review and overturn certain regulations promulgated by an executive agency, such as the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, the Department of State, etc. Congress can use the CRA only to invalidate an agency final rule in

OFLC Stakeholder Engagements

Links to summaries and key takeaways from public stakeholder meetings conducted by the Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), prepared by the NAFSA ISSRP EB subcommittee.

DOS Halts Adding New F, M, J Visa Appointment Capacity Pending Guidance on Expansion of Social Media Screening

June 13, 2025

On May 27, 2025 media outlets reported that the Department of State (DOS) ordered U.S. embassies and consulates to temporarily halt adding additional F, M, and J "visa appointment capacity" until it issues further guidance, expected "in the coming days," on an expansion of social media screening and

Presidential Proclamation on F, M, Js Planning to Begin Attending Harvard University

June 9, 2025

Proclamation 10948 of June 4, 2025, Enhancing National Security by Addressing Risks at Harvard University On June 4, 2025 President Trump issued a proclamation "to restrict the entry of foreign nationals who seek to enter the United States solely or principally to participate in a course of study at

Presidential Proclamation Orders Travel Bans on 19 Countries

June 10, 2025

Summary Presidential Proclamation 10949 of June 4, 2025: Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats establishes a "full" travel ban on 12 countries and a "partial" travel ban on 7 countries

Focus on China and Chinese Students and Scholars

Focus on China and Chinese Students and Scholars The Trump-Vance administration has been focusing on Chinese nationals in academic settings, citing concerns over intellectual property theft and espionage. This NAFSA page tracks these recent efforts as well as prior efforts. Trade-related leverage

SEVIS Release 6.82.2 to Revise SEVIS "Disciplinary Action" Page

June 9, 2025

SEVIS Release 6.82.2, implemented on May 30, 2025, revised the "Disciplinary Action" page in F-1/M-1 SEVIS RTI. The SEVIS Release 6.82.2 Planning Guide (May 21, 2025) described the changes as follows: Updated the Disciplinary Action page fields: Explanation of Disciplinary Action Taken: Added 1000

Harvard Suit Challenges Revocation of SEVP Certification

June 9, 2025

Key Takeaway A temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on May 23, 2025 currently blocks the Department of Homeland Security's revocation of Harvard University's SEVP certification, and preserves the "status quo" pending the resolution of

New FAM Provision Focuses on F-1 "Sole Pursuit of Study" Requirement

Summary: On April 29, 2025 DOS added a new explanatory section to the Foreign Affairs Manual at 9 FAM 402.5-5(C)(1), titled Intent to Solely Pursue a Full Course of Study. However, the entire new section is unavailable to the public. The Immigration and Nationality Act at INA 101(a)(15)(F) [8 USC