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DHS/USICE RIN: 1653-AA71 Publication ID: Spring 2015 
Title: Eligibility Checks of Nominated and Current Designated School Officials of Schools Certified to Enroll F and M Nonimmigrant Students 
Abstract:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is promulgating this proposed rule to improve the capability of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to oversee F and M nonimmigrant students and designated school officials (DSOs) at schools certified to enroll them. Improved oversight through the establishment of an eligibility check process for DSOs. This rule would better position DHS to identify, intervene and prevent possible criminal activities or threats to national security that could result from non-compliance.

 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.3   
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101    8 U.S.C. 1102    8 U.S.C. 1003   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2015 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Katherine H. Westerlund
Acting Section Chief, SEVP Policy, Student and Exchange Visitor Program
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Potomac Center North, STOP 5600, 500 12th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20536-5600
Phone:703 603-3400
Email: sevp@ice.dhs.gov