Federal Register #Public Notice: 13087

Proposed Rule: Exchange Visitor Program Termination, Extension, and Reinstatement Procedures

This opportunity involves a proposed regulatory update from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs regarding the Exchange Visitor Program (J visa category): - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a rulemaking action - Clarifies when sponsors or the Department must terminate an exchange visitor's program - Updates procedures for program extension and reinstatement to valid status - Removes outdated requirements and leverages current SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) functionality - Amends definitions to include 'Unauthorized Employment' and 'Valid Program Status' - Rescinds the separate extension provision for au pairs - Specifies associated fees for program extension ($367 per application) and reinstatement - Provides estimated annual volumes and cost recovery for administrative processing - Requires timely updates to SEVIS records by sponsors and compliance with updated procedures - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are referenced, as this is a regulatory change, not a procurement

Description

The Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the Exchange Visitor Program for J visa category visitors. This proposed rule clarifies conditions for sponsor termination of an exchange visitor's program and authorizes the Department to terminate programs in limited circumstances. It modifies procedures for Extension of Program and Reinstatement to valid program status by eliminating outdated requirements and using current SEVIS functionality. The rule also amends definitions and rescinds the separate extension provision for au pairs.

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