Regulatory Information

Exchange Visitors and Exchange Visitor Programs

Fees, Forms, Filing Procedures

Institutional Obligations and Compliance

International Faculty, Staff, Researchers

International Students and Schools

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

Visas, Travel, Entry

Hierarchy of Authority

Although it is important to be familiar with all sources of authority, it is also important to be aware of a “hierarchy of authority.” Briefly described, no law or government action can violate the Constitution. Statutes, Federal Case Law, and Presidential acts having the effect of law all share a
Read More

DHS Fact Sheet on SSNs

DHS Fact Sheet on SSNsThis DHS Fact Sheet is given to students and exchange visitors by the Social Security Administration when an SSA Office's initial query of the SAVE database does not confirm the student or exchange visitor's immigration status.June
Read More

Visa and Immigration Policy: Reform for a System that Works

NAFSA continues to work to ensure an immigration policy that not only protects and enhances the ability of U.S. colleges, universities, and research institutions to benefit from international students, scholars, and those in specialty occupations, but that also presents a face to immigrants and
Read More