U.S. immigration resources and updates, by visa type

DHS is revising the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) information collection, which tracks international students and exchange visitors in the United States. The revision follows a 60-day public comment period in…

USCIS updated its policy manual guidance on optional practical training (OPT) eligibility for F and M nonimmigrant students, specifically regarding STEM field OPT extensions. The updated guidance clarifies when students may qualify for…

The U.S. Department of State is requesting public comments on an information collection for the Annual Report of the J nonimmigrant exchange visitor program, which tracks foreign nationals in cultural and educational exchange programs. The…

ICE is extending approval for Form I-515A, the Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor, which is used to notify students and exchange visitors of immigration violations or status issues. This administrative collection had no public comments…

DHS is revising the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data collection to update paperwork requirements for student and exchange visitor tracking. The revision is under public review for comments. Public comments…