2/9/2003
In parallel with the
BCIS release of the SEVIS regulation for its part of implementation of the SEVIS,
the U.S. Department of State released this regulation.
This
rule applies only to the exchange visitors (J-visa) and their sponsors.
Beginning from January 30, 2003, the State Department mandates the sponsors to
use SEVIS DS-2019 (formerly IAP-66) only, but those exchange visitors who have
been issued non SEVIS DS-2019 will be allowed to keep it. The spouses and
children will also be required to have DS-2019 issued.
The
BCIS also released a regulation amending quite extensively the regulation on
admission, information retentions and reporting requirement for the schools and
aliens in F,J, and M visa status. The use of the new form SEVIS I-20 will become
mandatory but the current I-20 will remain valid until August 2003.
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