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DHS begins conducting on-site inspections of F-1 STEM OPT employment

  1. Original Date Announced

    July 24, 2019

    The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) unit of ICE launches on-site inspections of STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment of certain F-1 trainees. ICE authority for site visits is pursuant to regulations governing the STEM OPT program revised May 2016 but no prior inspections occurred. [ID #561]

    STEM OPT Worksite Inspections
  2. Effective Date

    July 24, 2019

Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Reported
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Agencies Affected: ICE USCIS

Documents

Trump-Era Policy Documents

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