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DHS proposes changes related to on-the-job training program for STEM students

Submitted by Chief Editor on

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)  proposed changes to its regulations that would strengthen and enhance the process for foreign students with science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degrees from a U.S. college or university to get practical training experience in the United States.  The enhancement of this regulation was announced as a part of President Obama’s November Executive Actions. 

Agency: 
DHS
ICE
USCIS
Nonimmigrant Visas: 
F-1 Visa
STEM

SEVP deploys new class of field representatives to work with US schools hosting international students

Submitted by Editor on

WASHINGTON — The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) deployed 14 additional field representatives to territories across the country this week. The field representatives serve as liaisons between the nearly 9,000 U.S. schools that enroll international students and SEVP. The program, housed within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), certifies schools to enroll international students and protects national security by overseeing those students for compliance with U.S. laws.

Team Notes: 
Nonimmigrant Visas: 
SEVIS
SEVP
Profession/Occupation: 
Students
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ICE

Important! TVU Students With NTA's, Come Meet With ICE

Submitted by Rajiv S. Khanna on

The representatives of ICE and SEVP would be visiting the Embassy of India (2107 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008) on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 10.30 AM. Former TVU students interested in attending this meeting to interact with the officials of the ICE and SEVP should let us know. Our Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission would also be present during the meeting.

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