Regulatory Information

Exchange Visitors and Exchange Visitor Programs

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Institutional Obligations and Compliance

International Faculty, Staff, Researchers

International Students and Schools

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

Visas, Travel, Entry

SEVP Discontinues Mailing I-797C Receipt For I-901 SEVIS Fee Payments

Effective July 31, 2013, SEVP will no longer mail Form I-797C “Notice of Action” for the I-901 SEVIS fee payment.

The Affordable Care Act And Nonimmigrant Students and Scholars

This page gives some general information regarding the Affordable Care Act and nonimmigrant students and scholars.

Government Public Comment Opportunities On Immigration Rules And Policies

NAFSA's page tracking opportunities to comment on agency regulations and policies. Includes links to NAFSA comment letters.

USCIS Policy Guidance On F-1 STEM OPT Applications For Thesis Or Dissertation Students

USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0090 (effective October 6, 2013) clarifies that F-1 students who are in a period of post-completion OPT while completing a thesis or dissertation are eligible to apply for a 17-month STEM OPT extension, notwithstanding the fact that the student has not yet completed

NAFSA Comments On SEVP Draft Policy Guidance On Temporary Absence

On October 30, 2013, NAFSA commented on SEVP’s Draft Policy Guidance for Adjudicators 1306-07: Temporary Absence.

NAFSA Comments On SEVP Draft Policy Guidance On Annual Vacation

On October 31, 2013, NAFSA commented on SEVP’s Draft Policy Guidance for Adjudicators 1306-02: Annual Vacation.

NAFSA Follows Up With SEVP and USCIS On Question Of Unpaid Internships And OPT

NAFSA follows up with SEVP and USCIS regarding OPT adjudications issues.

Electronic I-94 Record Retrieval Tips

July 24, 2019

Tips on retrieving an electronic I-94 record, compiled by the Travel Subcommittee of NAFSA's International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee.

NAFSA Comments On DHS Proposed Rule To Adjust Limitation On Number Of DSOs And Permit Part-Time Study For F-2 and M-2 Dependents

NAFSA comments on the Student and Exchange Visitor Program's (SEVP) proposed rulemaking published at 78 Fed. Reg. 69778 (November 21, 2013) concerning adjustments to limitations on Designated School Official assignment and allowing part-time study by F-2 and M-2 nonimmigrants.

Summary of January 7, 2014 Liaison Call with Department of State about Exchange Visitor Program

This liaison call was conducted by NAFSA’s ISS-RP International Scholar (EVP) Subcommittee addressed and discussed a number of topics.