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

Visas, Travel, Entry

Responding to the DHS Proposal to Eliminate Duration of Status

Event Dates

October 13, 2020

Join your NAFSA colleagues on October 13, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm for a discussion of DHS’ proposed rule that would eliminate duration of status for Fs and Js. We will review key elements of the proposal and potential issues, describe NAFSA’s response, hear about three schools’ response plans, and

Status of Form I-129

Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker Visit the USCIS Form I-129 page for the latest form and instructions, and fee and filing information. USCIS Form I-129 page USCIS Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker page USCIS Form G-1055 Fee Schedule Form Version

2020 NAFSA Virtual Regional Agency-Focused Sessions

September 16, 2020

In order to provide access to information from government officials that would have otherwise been available at 2020 NAFSA Regional Fall Events, the NAFSA International Student Scholar Regulatory Practice (ISS RP) Committee has coordinated with government agencies to record presentations similar to

DHS Proposed Rule on Definition, Collection, and Use of Biometrics

Update USCIS withdrew this proposed rule, in a Federal Register notice published on May 10, 2021. Background for reference purposes In a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on September 11, 2020, DHS proposed to change the way it defines, collects, and uses biometrics. Read the proposed

H-1B Interim Final Rule on Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program

USCIS published a final rule at 86 FR 27027 that "removes from the Code of Federal Regulations an interim final rule (IFR) issued in October 2020, which has since been vacated by a federal district court." The May 19, 2021 final rule restores the regulations to the state prior to the October 8, 2021

NAFSA Virtual Training and e-Learning FAQ

The following information has been put together specifically for the NAFSA Virtual Training and e-Learning offerings. Review the list of FAQs and reach out to NAFSA's Professional Learning Services to learn more about the trainings that are right for you. CEP e-Learning Course Virtual CEP Workshop

8cfr2045

September 1, 2020

8 CFR 204.5 Petitions for employment-based immigrants This resource is a reference aid developed by the NAFSA Adviser's Manual 360 team. This is not an official edition of the Code of Federal Regulations. For information on the official edition of the Code of Federal Regulations published by the

Broadcast Message 2008-03: SEVP to Mail Notices to OPT Students Without Employer Information

On August 28, 2020 SEVP sent DSOs Broadcast Message 2008-03: SEVP to Mail Notices to OPT Students Without Employer Information, informing them of its plan to mail notices to OPT students "who have not reported employer information and have exceeded 90 days of unemployment." The message SEVP plans to

Applying for a Social Security Number When Applying for an EAD on Form I-765

Update: A news outlet reported in March, 2025 that an unpublished Social Security Administration (SSA) memo informed SSA offices that it "is temporarily pausing the Enumeration-Beyond-Entry (EBE) process for noncitizens granted work authorization (I-765)." Secret policy shift could overwhelm Social

DOS Policy on Interview Waiver Eligibility

Revised Visa Interview Waiver Policy In a September 18, 2025 Interview Waiver Update, the Department of State announced that effective October 1, 2025 it will add "Applicants renewing an H-2A visa within 12 months of the prior visa’s expiration when the prior visa was issued for full validity at the