International Students and Schools

Topics covered in NAFSA's October, 2007 SEVIS liaison call with DHS and DOS include: Procedures for F-1 students at public high schools to transfer to a private school or move from high school to college (response deferred until January, 2008) Issue with M-1 extensions in SEVIS 5.7 SEVIS delays

Topics covered in NAFSA's January, 2008 SEVIS liaison call with DHS and DOS include: Travel and M-1 extensions for full-time Canadian students commuting from Canada F-1 and M-1 file retention and storage Plans for additional stakeholders meetings? Procedures in case of student or EV name change

SEVIS Call Summary 2008 02Topics covered in NAFSA's February, 2008 SEVIS liaison call with DHS and DOS include SEVIS forced log outs Status of updating SEVIS records after Service Center actions Fact that Registration event no longer accepts Next Session

SEVIS Call Summary 2008 03Topics covered in NAFSA's March, 2008 SEVIS liaison call with DHS and DOS include OPT eligibility and duration Reduced Course Load New &ldquo Requested&rdquo status in SEVIS 5.8 I 17 update recommendations OPT validation project Procedures

73 Fed. Reg. 18944 (April 8, 2008) DHS interim final rule changing several key aspects of F 1 optional practical training (OPT).

SEVIS Call Summary 2008 07Topics covered in NAFSA's July, 2008 SEVIS liaison call with DHS and DOS include Regular pre or post completion OPT STEM OPT Extension H1 B Gap Cap F M School Certification Recertification J 1 Issues SEVIS

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

Topics covered in NAFSA's December, 2008 SEVIS liaison call with DHS and DOS include: Status of Updated OPT Policy Guidance Termination versus Completion for Students who have Ended OPT Temporary Leave of Absence Procedures Tolling Unemployment for Lost EAD OPT for students who have completed all

SEVIS Call Summary 2009 02Topics covered in NAFSA's February 25, 2009 SEVIS liaison call with DHS and USCIS include I 515 Mailing Address Procedure for students who depart the US during the 30 day I 515A period E verify Client

SEVIS Call Summary 2009 04 10Topics covered in NAFSA's April 10, 2009 SEVIS liaison call with SEVP and USCIS include Updates on timeframes for I 17 Requests Please add SEVIS ID number to Help Desk ticket resolution notices Issue with