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State Dept. Announces J-1 On-Site Inspections

Posted on 03/01/2014 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of State recently emailed J-1 exchange visitor sponsors to announce that it plans to conduct on-site inspections of J-1 internships and training programs. The visits may be both… Read More

Posted in DOS, J Visas,

CBP Discontinues Admission Stamps on Forms for F, M, J International Students and Scholars

Posted on 09/16/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

As of August 10, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) no longer provides admission stamps on Forms I-20/DS-2019 for prospective and returning international students and scholars (traveling on F,… Read More

Posted in CBP, F Visas, J Visas, M visas, Students, USCIS, Visas,

U.S. Embassy in London Discusses Visa Availability for Olympics, Expansion of Visa Reissuance Program for H-1, H-4 Applicants

Posted on 03/05/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The U.S. Embassy in London recently released a notification of limited nonimmigrant visa services during the Olympics and an expansion of the Visa Reissuance Program to include H-1 and H-4… Read More

Posted in ESTA, H Visas, J Visas, L Visas, P Visas,

State Dept. Seeks Comments on New Exchange Visitor Summer Work Travel Verification Form

Posted on 12/01/2011 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which administers the exchange visitor (J visa) program, seeks comments on a new Summer Work Travel Job Placement Verification Form.… Read More

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Student and Exchange Visitor Update: F, M, J Visa Processing Resumes Worldwide; Expedited Processing, Record Numbers of Students Announced

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The Department of State recently identified difficulties with its Consolidated Consular Database (CCD) communications with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s (SEVP) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. The Department… Read More

Posted in DOS, J Visas, SEVIS, SEVP, Students,

DOS Speaks on J-1 Summer Work Travel Interim Final Rule

Posted on 07/01/2011 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

On June 20, 2011, a Department of State spokesperson answered a question about an interim final rule, effective July 15, 2011, that amends regulations on the J-1 Summer Work Travel… Read More

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State Dept. Announces Revised Exchange Visitor Skills List

Posted on 08/15/2010 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of State (DOS) recently released a cable sent to the field in June 2009 announcing the revised 2009 J-1 Exchange Visitor Skills List. Exchange visitors who entered the… Read More

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Congress Poised to Extend Four Immigration Programs for Three Years

Posted on 10/16/2009 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

House and Senate conferees completed their negotiations on the final version of the fiscal year 2010 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill (H.R. 2892) on October 7, 2009. The final… Read More

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