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Visas, Travel, Entry

HSAAC Provides Recommendations to DHS for Supporting International Education

During its October 24, 2012 meeting the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC) approved several specific recommendations that the Department of Homeland Security should implement in order to accommodate and support emerging trends in international education.

NAFSA Practice Advisory: Managing the 30-Day Post-Completion OPT Filing Deadline

USCIS Service Centers are consistently denying post-completion OPT applications received beyond the regulatory deadline of 30 days after the DSO updated SEVIS with the OPT recommendation. This practice resource describes the issues involved, to help schools implement procedures to ensure that

NAFSA Comments on SEVP Draft Policy Guidance for Adjudicators 1206-031 Governance

NAFSA Comments on SEVP Draft Policy Guidance for Adjudicators 1206-031 Governance.

NAFSA Comments on SEVP Draft Policy Guidance for Adjudicators 1003-03: Instructional Site Reporting and Management

On October 12, 2012, NAFSA commented on SEVP's Draft Policy Guidance for Adjudicators 1003-03: Instructional Site Reporting and Management.

Accreditation of English Language Training Programs Act - SEVP FAQ

Final SEVP FAQ on SEVP enforcement of the IEP accreditation requirement.

NAFSA Comments On SEVP Draft Policy Guidance 1204-05 Contractual Relationships

NAFSA comments on SEVP draft policy guidance on contractual relationships.

Summary of September 6, 2012 SEVP Stakeholder Meeting

NAFSA summary of a September 6, 2012 SEVP—Stakeholder Meeting/Teleconference, which focused on updates to Form I-17.

CBP Discontinues Stamping Form I-20 and Form DS-2019 At Ports of Entry

CBP Discontinues Stamping Form I-20 At Ports of Entry

Sanctions Law Applies To Iranian Students Preparing For Energy or Nuclear Sector Careers In Iran

August 10, 2012 Sanctions Law Applies To Iranian Students Preparing For Energy or Nuclear Sector Careers In Iran

Grassley Letters Regarding OPT

Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-Iowa) has been historically vocal on his opposition to F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT). Here are several instances to be aware of: 2025 Letter to DHS Most recently, on September 23, 2025 Senator Grassley sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS)