Fees, Forms, Filing Procedures

SEVP Checklist For F-1 Students Applying For OPT

In 2009, SEVP prepared this checklist to assist students who are applying for non STEM optional practical training (OPT).

Proposed Rule on REAL ID License and ID Standards

Proposed Rule on REAL ID License and ID Standards72 Fed. Reg. 10820 (March 9, 2007) This DHS proposed rule proposes standards to meet the minimum requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005, including information and security features that must

INS Memo on Traveling While Change of Nonimmigrant Status is Pending

June 18, 2001 Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) field memo reminds INS officers that an application for change of nonimmigrant status is considered abandoned if the beneficiary departs the United States while the application is pending.

DOL Final Rule Changes Prevailing Wage Determination Processing

Rule transferred prevailing wage determination functions from local State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) to the National Prevailing Wage Center, effective January 18, 2009.

INS Memo On Accepting AOS Applications On Basis of 212(e) Waiver Recommendation From USIA

INS Memo On Accepting AOS Applications On Basis of 212(e) Waiver Recommendation From USIA.

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

SEVIS Call Summary 2007-08

SEVIS Call Summary 2007 08 Topics covered in NAFSA's August 2007 SEVIS liaison call with DHS and DOS include I 17A Signature Entering I 94 Admissions Number in SEVIS Ability to Edit Initial DS 2019 Procedures for leave of absence

SEVIS Release 5.10 System Changes

Changes included in SEVIS Release 5.10, implemented on August 8, 2008.

Final SEVIS Fee School Recertification Rule Effective October 27, 2008

Final SEVIS Fee School Recertification Rule Effective October 27, 2008.

SEVIS Release 6.0 System Changes

SEVIS Release 6.0 System ChangesThis document summarizes the system changes included in SEVIS Release 6.0, released on February 20, 2009. Some highlights of changes include F M Batch More CPT and OPT functionality added Secondary major and minor fields required,