On March 12, 2020, the Student Privacy Policy Office of the U.S. Department of Education (“DOE”) issued a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) document concerning “
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On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation repealing the excise tax, otherwise known as the “Cadillac tax,” on high cost health insurance plans. Both
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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has published a final rule increasing the fee to use its Premium Processing Service from $1,410 to $1,440.
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ICE is now conducting worksite inspections for STEM OPT employers. ICE’s stated purpose for conducting these inspections, or “site-visits”, is to confirm that STEM OPT
Continue Reading Trick or Treat? ICE Offers Guidance on Requirement of Proving Relationship of OPT & STEM OPT Employment to Area of Study
Most people have never heard of per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, otherwise known as PFAS. These chemical compounds are found in a variety of common products,
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Bill Roberts will present the webinar “GDPR and Educational Institutions – Where We’ve Been, and Where We Are Now.”
The General Data Protection Regulation (or
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As colleges and universities continue to grapple with how to handle Title IX disciplinary proceedings, yet another federal court has weighed in on the due
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October 10th marks the second celebration of National Ombuds Day, with a theme of “Ombuds: Unusual Name, Important Service.” Events across the country are
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The STEM OPT program allows foreign students who have graduated from a U.S. STEM-degree program to gain paid, on-the-job “Optional Practical Training (“OPT”) that supplements
Continue Reading A “Heads Up” for U.S. Employers of STEM Optional Practical Training Workers: ICE Starts Conducting On-Site Inspections for STEM OPT Employment
Linda Yoder will present the breakout session “Legal Issues in Secondary Transition” during the Connecticut Secondary Transition Symposium. The session will provide a comprehensive overview
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