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Review the Updated STEM Designated Degree Program List and CIP Code Nomination Process
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice on Jan. 21, 2022, announcing the addition of 22 Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes to the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List is a complete…
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DHS Issues Special Student Relief Employment Benefits for F-1 International Students from Hong Kong
On Nov. 24, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register that provides Special Student Relief (SSR) employment benefits for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Hong Kong who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of emergent circumstances in…
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Read New Policy Guidance for the Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission of the Form I-20
On Nov. 1, 2021, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) published policy guidance outlining the new procedure for the use of electronic signatures and transmission of the Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.” This guidance permits designated school…
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Don't Miss these Back-To-School Resources
As the summer ends, revisit these helpful resources for international students and Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools. Please reference the below resources for reminders about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) guidance for the fall 2021 semester, travel reminders for…
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