Fees, Forms, Filing Procedures

The Department of State (DOS) has added a "social media" question to Form DS-160, the standard online application used by individuals to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. The item requires applicants to use a drop-down list to indicate the social media platforms that they have used during the five

SEVIS RTI user manuals to assist SEVIS users (PDSOs, DSOs, ROs, and AROs)

NAFSA provides commentary addressing the planned automation of the I-94 form process in this PDF document.

New Exchange Visitor Program fees become effective on June 13, 2013.

On June 13, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed several changes to Form I-539, Application for Extension or Change of Status, and the instructions.

Stay up to date on H-1B cap issues.

Nonimmigrants and lawful permanent residents must carry their "evidence of registration" document at all times. Usually, this is Form I-94 for nonimmigrants, or Form I-551 (green card) for lawful permanent residents. They must also report any address changes within 10 days of the address change.

Starting April 15, 2017, a new enhancement to the PERM Case Management System (CMS) will allow employers or their representatives to electronically upload permanent labor certification supporting documentation through the PERM system.

The final SEVIS fee rule was published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2019, and became effective on June 24, 2019. It raises the I-901 SEVIS fee paid by F-1 and M-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors, raises the initial school certification fee that SEVP charges new F and M schools, and adds a