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

Links to immigration-related agency websites and resources.

Link to these frequently-used regulations and sources of authority. Daily Source Check Law Links GPO's e-CFR e-CFR 8 CFR (DHS) 20 CFR (DOL) 22 CFR (DOS) e-CFR links to category-specific paragraphs in 8 CFR 214.2 (a) Foreign government officials. (b) Visitors. (c) Transits. (d) Crewmen. (e) Treaty

Section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) is the core statutory authority for the electronic collection of information in SEVIS. It has been amended several times since it became law in 1996. This version of IIRIRA Section 641 incorporates all

Stay tuned to this page for updates on the J Subpart A rule. The rule was published on October 6, 2014, and became effective on January 5, 2015, except for the new insurance levels, which became effective on May 15, 2015.

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

A final rule effective May 29, 2015 allows schools flexibility in determining number of DSOs and allows part-time postsecondary and vocational F-2 and M-2 study.

Updates on the impact of the U.S. v. Windsor decision on availability of immigration benefits deriving from same-sex marriages.

On January 29, 2015, NAFSA submitted a letter to the Departments of Homeland Security and State (DHS and DOS) making recommendations on how to streamline and improve the nation’s legal immigration system. NAFSA's letter was in response to a December 30, 2014 Federal Register notice [79 FR 78458]

DHS rule effective May 26, 2015 allows certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants to apply to USCIS for work authorzation. A lawsuit is challenging the rule, USCIS is working on a proposed rule that would rescind the H-4 employment rule.

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