F-1 / M-1 / OPT

46 tracked rules affecting F-1 / M-1 / OPT.

Exchange Visitor Program-Termination of Program Participation, Extension of Program and Reinstatement to Valid Program Status — comments close July 30, 2026
Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media — effective September 15, 2026
Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media — comments close September 29, 2025
Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers — effective January 17, 2025
Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J, and M Nonimmigrants — effective May 3, 2024
Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers — comments close December 22, 2023
Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J, and M Nonimmigrants — effective December 12, 2022
Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, DHS/ICE-001 Student and Exchange Visitor Program System of Records, Formerly Known as the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System of Records — comments close January 7, 2022
Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media
Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media — comments close October 26, 2020
Adjusting Program Fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program — effective June 24, 2019
Adjusting Program Fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program — comments close September 17, 2018
Improving and Expanding Training Opportunities for F-1 Nonimmigrant Students With STEM Degrees and Cap-Gap Relief for All Eligible F-1 Students — effective May 10, 2016
Improving and Expanding Training Opportunities for F-1 Nonimmigrant Students With STEM Degrees and Cap-Gap Relief for All Eligible F-1 Students — comments close November 18, 2015
Adjustments to Limitations on Designated School Official Assignment and Study by F-2 and M-2 Nonimmigrants — effective May 29, 2015
Adjustments to Limitations on Designated School Official Assignment and Study by F-2 and M-2 Nonimmigrants — comments close January 21, 2014
Attestation Process for Employers Using F-1 Students in Off-Campus Work — effective November 20, 2013
Employment Authorization for Libyan F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of Civil Unrest in Libya Since February 2011 — effective June 10, 2011
Exchange Visitor Program-General Provisions — comments close November 23, 2009
Extending Period of Optional Practical Training by 17 Months for F-1 Nonimmigrant Students With STEM Degrees and Expanding Cap-Gap Relief for All F-1 Students With Pending H-1B Petitions; Correction — effective June 3, 2009
Exchange Visitor Program — comments close December 10, 2008
Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) of Records — effective October 23, 2008
Adjusting Program Fees and Establishing Procedures for Out-of-Cycle Review and Recertification of Schools Certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program To Enroll F and/or M Nonimmigrant Students — effective October 27, 2008
Adjusting Program Fees and Establishing Procedures for Out-of-Cycle Review and Recertification of Schools Certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program To Enroll F or M Nonimmigrant Students — comments close June 20, 2008
Extending Period of Optional Practical Training by 17 Months for F-1 Nonimmigrant Students With STEM Degrees and Expanding Cap-Gap Relief for All F-1 Students With Pending H-1B Petitions — effective April 8, 2008 — comments close June 9, 2008
Short-Term Employment Authorization and Reduced Course Load for Certain F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Adversely Affected by Hurricane Katrina — effective November 25, 2005
Participation in the Exchange Visitor Program as Professor and Research Scholar — effective June 20, 2005
Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions — comments close April 21, 2005
Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended-Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) — effective May 23, 2003
Evidence Requirements for Assignment of Social Security Numbers (SSNs); Assignment of SSNs to Foreign Academic Students in F-1 Status — effective October 13, 2004
Authorizing Collection of the Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications Under Public Law 104-208; SEVIS; Correction — effective September 1, 2004
Authorizing Collection of the Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications Under Public Law 104-208; SEVIS — effective September 1, 2004
Evidence Requirements for Assignment of Social Security Numbers (SSNs); Assignment of SSNs to Foreign Academic Students in F-1 Status — comments close February 17, 2004
Suspending the 30-Day and Annual Interview Requirements From the Special Registration Process for Certain Nonimmigrants — effective December 2, 2003
Authorizing Collection of the Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications Under Public Law 104-208 — comments close December 26, 2003
Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended: Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) — effective May 23, 2003 — comments close July 22, 2003
Exchange Visitor Program: SEVIS Regulations — effective December 12, 2002
Retention and Reporting of Information for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants; Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) — effective January 1, 2003
Requiring Certification of all Service Approved Schools for Enrollment in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) — effective September 25, 2002
Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended: Transitional Foreign Student Monitoring Program — effective September 11, 2002 — comments close November 18, 2002
Reduced Course Load for Certain F and M Nonimmigrant Students in Border Communities — effective August 27, 2002
Allowing Eligible Schools To Apply for Preliminary Enrollment in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) — effective July 1, 2002
Retention and Reporting of Information for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants; Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) — comments close June 17, 2002
Limiting the Period of Admission for B Nonimmigrant Aliens — comments close May 13, 2002
Requiring Change of Status From B to F-1 or M-1 Nonimmigrant Prior to Pursuing a Course of Study — effective April 12, 2002
Authorizing Collection of the Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications Under Public Law 104-208 — comments close February 22, 2000