SEVP modifies temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during fall 2020

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that certain foreign students can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online. 

F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) directly related to their major area of study are eligible to apply for employment authorization online if they are filing under one of these categories:

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SEVP Sends Message To Schools and International Students About Compliance with COVID-19 Guidelines: Shares Resources.


As the 2021 academic school year progresses, DHS hope you are adjusting well to changes in your school environment, whether it’s online, in-person, or a hybrid model. Given the impacts of COVID-19 on the international student life cycle this year, Rachel Canty (Director of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program) would like to provide...
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