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Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

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…

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Agency Information Collection Activities: Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS); Revision of a Currently Approved Collection

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…

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USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification

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…

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