Important Announcements
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September 14 |
A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction blocking DHS from implementing its new rule eliminating Duration of Status (D/S) for F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrants, which was scheduled to take effect September 15. DHS is expected to appeal, however, in the meantime, The Center for Global Engagement will continue normal business processes and monitor further developments.Ìý |
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August 24 |
Summary: SEVP has observed a rise in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorizations that appear to violate regulatory requirements which permit CPT only where the training is an integral part of anÌý |
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August 14 |
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August 5 |
Summary: USCIS may deny immigration benefit requests without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). Any petition filed with USCIS such as I-765 or I-539 should have all required initial evidence when filing the petition to avoid potential denial due to lack of evidence.Ìý |
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July 21 |
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July 17 |
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June 18 |
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May 5 |
Summary: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media |
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March 31 |
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March 30 |
Impact on F-1 related petitions as well i.e. OPT/STEM OPT, reinstatement, change of status.Ìý |
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March 23 |
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February 19 |
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February 9 |
Table prepared by NAFSA shows recent country-specific policies that continue to impact visa or immigration benefits for nationals of the listed countries. It is meant for quick-reference only. |
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February 2 |
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January 30 |
Applicable to cap-subject H-1B filings.Ìý |
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January 22 |
Impact on F-1 related petitions as well i.e. OPT/STEM OPT, reinstatement, change of status.Ìý |
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January 9 |
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December 12 |
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December 12 |
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November 18 |
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October 29 |
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October 20 |
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September 19 |
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September 9 |
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September 3 |
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August 27 |
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July 15 |
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June 19 |
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June 18 |
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June 17 |
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June 5 |
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May 27 |
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April 28 |
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March 11 |
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February 27 |
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February 3 |
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December 23 |
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November 14 |
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September 13 |
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August 26 |
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July 22 |
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June 21 |
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February 14 |
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January 30 |
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January 29 |
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February 3 |
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January 27 |
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June 19 |
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May 23 |
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April 2 |
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March 8 |
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March 5 |
Protecting Against Immigration Fraud Schemes Targeting Foreign Nationals |
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January 28 |
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