Office of the Secretary of Higher EducationReminder: Student and Exchange Visitor Program Hosting Webinar on New Final Rule for Duration of Status
On August 31, 2026, from 2 – 3 p.m. EDT, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) will be hosting a webinar on the new final rule, "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media." The webinar will include a review of major regulatory changes and answer frequently asked questions. Instructions to join the webinar or to review a recording after the event are available on their website.
ED Issues Proposed Rule to Overhaul and Improve America's Higher Education Accreditation System
On August 19, 2026, U.S. ED issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that builds on a series of actions to reform America's higher education accreditation system according to Executive Order 14279, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education. Public comments are due on or before September 21, 2026. The press release from U.S. ED is available here.
Attorney General Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs
On August 4, Attorney General Davenport joined a multistate coalition of 25 states in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. To view the full press release, including the complaint, visit their website.
The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education is continuing to compile information about any impacts due to federal action. Please submit a brief summary of issue(s) to Stefani.Thachik@oshe.nj.gov. Find updates and resources regarding federal actions on OSHE's Federal Actions Impacting Higher Education page.
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