Visa Revocation Basics
The basic sources and processes of U.S. nonimmigrant visa revocation.
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Regulatory Information
The Congressional Review Act
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
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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.
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NAFSA Comment Letter on DHS Proposed OPT Fee Rule
In comments submitted on November 9, 2026, NAFSA strongly opposes the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed rule imposing fees of $70,000 for an initial Optional Practical Training (OPT) recommendation and $30,000 for subsequent recommendations, urging DHS to withdraw the proposal. Read
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DHS Proposes Eliminating the 60-Day Grace Period for Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
On September 11, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule (91 FR 57807) that would eliminate the discretionary grace period of up to 60 days currently available under 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2) to individuals in E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, and TN nonimmigrant status
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IssueNet Quarterly Summary - Third Quarter 2026
July, August, September, 2026 Thank you to the membership for reporting the Duration of Status impact this summer as requested by NAFSA. Highlighting the top issues reported through NAFSA IssueNet. Prepared by Helen Leonard of New York University, Brian Groves of the University of California San
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Resources to Assist in Preparing Public Comments on the Proposed OPT Fees Rule
This page provided resources for higher education institutions to s ubmit a comment letter regarding the proposal for OPT fees. The deadline for submissions was November 9, 2026. For more information, please visit NAFSA's page on the proposed rule titled, Optional Practical Training Fees . NAFSA
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Understanding DHS's Proposed Rule on Optional Practical Training Fees: Analysis, Impact, and Advocacy Resources
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed significant filing fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT) applicants and the institutions that support them. Join NAFSA for a timely webinar examining the proposed fee rule, its implications for international students and campus
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DHS Proposal Would Eliminate I-129 Deference Policy
A proposed rule published in the Federal Register on October 14, 2026 would remove language in the current regulations that instructs USCIS adjudicators to give deference to prior I-129 determinations involving the same parties and the same underlying facts. Form I-129 petitions are used for common
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Regulatory and Policy Updates (Member Only)
NAFSA is hosting a member only town hall to provide an update on the Curricular Practical Training lawsuit in response to the two broadcast messages issues by SEVP. Join NAFSA staff to learn more about this litigation as well as the latest developments in the Duration of Status litigation. On
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