The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended special relief for certain Haitian F-1 students who have suffered severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 12, 2010 earthquake.
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One Year of Study in the States
More than one year ago, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano unveiled Study in the States as a part of her initiative to enhance our nation’s economic, scientific and technological competitiveness by finding new, innovative ways to encourage the best and brightest international students to study and learn about expanded post-graduate opportunities in the United States
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: Get the Facts
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin accepting requests, effective immediately, for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals.
New Information May Make Choosing a College Major Easier
When Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano launched Study in the States in September 2011, one goal was “to encourage the ‘best and brightest’ international students to study and … (learn about expanded post-graduate opportunities) in the United States.” International students benefit local and national economies as well as overall classroom experience and learning opportunities on campuses across the country. Choosing a university, as well as deciding to go to a different country, is complicated. New information from the U.S. government will now begin to simplify this complex process.
DHS Announces Expanded List of STEM Degree Programs
In an effort to continue to attract the best and brightest international students to study in the United States, today DHS added more science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) designated-degree programs to the list of qualifying student visa extensions.
Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council to Devote Time to International Student Issues
The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s newly announced Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC), which recently held its first meeting in Washington, D.C. The committee’s 19 members are leaders in the academic community and have been charged by Secretary Napolitano to provide their ideas as part of a continuous exchange and “to forward her advice and recommendations for best practices and regulatory change.”
Here to Help: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a Department of Homeland Security agency that promotes security and public safety in the United States through the criminal and civil enforcement of federal laws governing border control, customs, trade and immigration. ICE’s operating components investigate domestic and international activities arising from the illegal movement of people and goods, and enforce immigration laws in a fair yet effective manner.
