The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has extended the feedback period for public comment on the following draft guidance until November 16, 2013:

• Annual Vacation
• Temporary Absence
• Timely Filing

This extension reflects a new SEVP policy to allow public comment on draft guidance for a period of 45 calendar days. In the future, all draft guidance will be subject to a 45 calendar day feedback period

The draft guidance and instructions for submitting feedback are on our SEVP Guidance: Opportunity for Stakeholder Feedback page. Comments for each guidance document must be in a separate e-mail. To comment on the draft guidance, e-mail SEVPFeedback@ice.dhs.govwith the title of the guidance in the subject line.