Developments in Student Visas

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USCIS Releases Supplemental Q&A On Extension of OPT for Qualified Students    
USCIS released supplemental Question and Answers regarding the April 4, 2008 interim final rule on extending the period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) for qualified F-1 non-immigrant students.

DHS Publishes Interim Final Rule Extending OPT Period    
DHS published an interim final rule extending the OPT period for qualified F-1 students.

DHS Announces Interim Final Rule Extending OPT    
DHS announced an interim final rule extending the period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) for qualified F-1 nonimmigrant students.

17-Month Extension of Optional Practical Training for Certain Highly Skilled Foreign Students    
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released today an interim final rule extending the period Optional Practical Training (OPT) from 12 to 29 months for qualified F-1 non-immigrant students.

USCIS Introduces New Educational Resource for Immigrants    
USCIS today introduced its latest educational tool for immigrants interested in becoming United States citizens.

State Dept. Proposes to Add "Student Interns" as Subcategory of the Exchange Visitor Program    
DOS issues a final rule about Secondary School Student Exchange Programs.

State Dept. Issues Final Rule on Secondary School Student Exchange Programs    
DOS issues a final rule about Secondary School Student Exchange Programs.

Department of State To Announce International Education Program at Earth Day Event    
The Department of State will announce an international education program called "Two Bays, One World" at an Earth Day event, April 22, 2004.

Department of State Launches “Partnerships for Learning Undergraduate Studies”    
The new “Partnerships for Learning Undergraduate Studies” (PLUS) program is bringing 71 undergraduate students from countries in the Middle East for two years of study in the United States at select American universities and colleges.

State Department Cable Contains Student and Exchange Visitor Visa Processing Update    
A 3/21/03 State Department cable provides updated standard operating procedures for handling student and exchange visitor visa cases.

State Dept. Updates Guidance on Technology Alert Checks
Visas will be more difficult for students in certain technical areas.

Information on SEVIS
This section contains important information on the recent developments in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).