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DHS memo clarifies approach to F-1 to M-1 reclassification review

DHS memo clarifies approach to F 1 to M 1 reclassification reviewOn July 8, 2004, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) office sent a memo to all SEVIS users to clarify a prior memo

CIS provides guidance on D/S extension for F-1 and J-1 change of status applicants caught in H-1B cap

August 8, 2004

An August 8, 2004 USCIS field memo provides guidance to Service Centers concerning the procedures for handling H-1B petitions for F and J nonimmigrants affected by the Federal Register cap-gap notice of July 23, 2004. The memo provide guidance on several issues, including eligibility, filing for

Final 5-year J Professor/Research Scholar Rule

Final 5 year J Professor Research Scholar extended maximum period of program participation to 5 years and created a 24-month bar on repeat participation.

DOS corrects J professor-research scholar rule to remove reference to F students

DOS correction notice removes incorrect reference to F status as basis for 12-month bar for J professors/researchers.

DOS Guidance on J Professors and Researchers

A May 24, 2007, letter and chart from the Department of State to NAFSA provides guidance on the five year participation and 24 month bar rules for J Professors and Research Scholars.

DOS Proposes New Exchange Program Sanction, Termination, Revocation Rules

DOS Proposes New Exchange Program Sanction, Termination, Revocation RulesThe Department of State (DOS) is proposing to revise its regulations at 22 C.F.R. Part 62, Subpart D (Sanctions) and 22 C.F.R. Part 62, Subpart E (Termination and Revocation of Programs). The rule

DOS Proposes New Student Intern Exchange Visitor Category

DOS Proposes New Student Intern Exchange Visitor Category72 Fed. Reg. 31008 (June 5, 2007) The Department of State is proposing to amend its J 1 exchange visitor regulations, by creating a new "Student Intern" subcategory under the College and University

DOS Guidance on Procedures for Amending Current Trainee Designations

DOS Guidance on Procedures for Amending Current Trainee DesignationsAn Interim Final Rule published June 19, 2007 and effective July 19, 2007 amends the current Trainee category regulations at 22 CFR 62.22 by eliminating the "specialty" and "non specialty" occupational categories

DOS Guide For ROs and AROs of Exchange Visitor Programs

The Department of State (DOS) Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation prepared this Guide to assist Responsible Officers (ROs) and Alternate Responsible Officers (AROs) in carrying out their responsibilities.

DOS Withdraws November 2007 EVP Sanctions and Terminations Rule

On November 29, 2007, the Department of State withdrew the version of the final Exchange Visitor Program Sanctions and Terminations rule that they had published at 72 FR 62112. DOS later republished it on December 20, 2007.