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DHS Issues Final Rule Adjusting Limitations on Designated School Official Assignments and Study by F-2 and M-2 Nonimmigrants

Posted on 05/15/2015 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) “to improve management of international student programs and increase opportunities for study… Read More

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USCIS Advises on Ebola-Related Relief for Nationals of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in the United States

Posted on 09/08/2014 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is closely monitoring the Ebola disease outbreak in West Africa and is offering relief measures to nationals of those three countries… Read More

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USCIS Extends TPS for Haitians; ICE Extends Work Authorization for Certain Haitian F-1 Students

Posted on 03/17/2014 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended temporary protected status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Haiti for an additional 18 months, effective July 23, 2014, through January 22, 2016.… Read More

Posted in EAD, F Visas, Students, TPS,

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

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

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

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

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ICE Authorizes Employment Eligibility for Certain Libyan Students

Posted on 06/16/2011 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced special temporary relief until December 31, 2011, for certain F-1 Libyan students who have suffered severe economic hardship as a direct result… Read More

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International Educators Ask President To Restore Academic Travel To Cuba

Posted on 09/05/2009 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

NAFSA: Association of International Educators, along with a group of 17 organizations, sent a letter (PDF) on July 22, 2009, to President Obama urging him to remove restrictions on academic… Read More

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