Retention and Reporting of Information for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants; Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

• Document number: 02-31184
• Type: Final Rule
• Published: December 11, 2002
• Effective: January 1, 2003
• Agency: Justice Department; Immigration and Naturalization Service

Official abstract

This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) regulations governing the retention and reporting of information regarding F, J, and M nonimmigrants (foreign nationals having a residence in a foreign country which they have no intention of abandoning, and who are seeking temporary admission to the United States). This rule also implements the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), establishes a process for electronic reporting by designated school officials (DSO) of information required to be reported to the Service, and provides clear standards governing the maintenance, extension and reinstatement of student status. This rule is necessary to improve and streamline the reporting and recordkeeping of F, J, and M nonimmigrants.

Primary source

Read the full text on the Federal Register

This page is a structured index entry, not a substitute for reading the rule. This is not legal advice.