Student and Exchange Visitor Program: DHS Needs to Assess Risks and Strengthen Oversight of Foreign Students with Employment Authorization

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By Rebecca Gambler (au)
Year: 2014
Pages: 46
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-5388-3

Product Code: 1457853884

Description

As of Nov. 2013, about 100,000 of the approx. 1 million foreign students in the U.S. were approved to participate in optional practical training (OPT) äóî an employment benefit that allows foreign students to obtain temporary work in their areas of study during and after completing an academic program. The Dept. of Homeland Securityäó»s (DHSäó»s) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is responsible for certifying schools; monitoring foreign students and schools, including their compliance with OPT requirements; and enforcing immigration laws for those that fail to comply. This report examines the extent to which DHS has (1) identified and assessed risks associated with OPT; and (2) collected information and developed monitoring mechanisms to help ensure students comply with OPT requirements and maintain their legal status. Tables and figure. This is a print on demand report.

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