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.
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Regulatory Information
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.
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Electronic I-94 Record Retrieval Tips
Tips on retrieving an electronic I-94 record, compiled by the Travel Subcommittee of NAFSA's International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee.
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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.
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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.
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GAO Report Makes Recommendations To Tighten OPT Program
(GAO) report on the F-1 and M-1 OPT recommends that “identify and assess OPT-related risks and require additional employment information from students and schools."
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ITIN Procedures For Scholarship, Fellowship, and Grant Recipients
This resource discusses the “SEVIS Certification" exception to the general rule requiring the submission of original passports when applying for an ITIN, and notes IRS policy regarding expiration of ITINs that have not been used on a federal tax return for five years.
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SEVIS School Recertification Round Two
Stay tuned to this page for any updates NAFSA receives regarding the second round of F and M school recertification.
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HSAAC Subcommittee on International Students Submits Recommendations Improving CBP and SEVP Processes
The Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC) met on March 19. 2014. The Subcommittee on International Students, co-chaired by NAFSA Executive Director and CEO Marlene Johnson and New York University President John Sexton, submitted the following findings and recommendations.
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Office of Foreign Labor Certification Announcements
Recent Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification announcement relevant to institutions of higher education.
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