Regulation & law · 09/11/2015Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Department of Homeland Security Suspends Regulatory Requirements for Nepali F-1 Students Affected by 2015 Earthquake

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The US Department of Homeland Security has announced a relief measure for Nepali F-1 students experiencing severe economic hardship due to the 2015 earthquake, allowing them to request employment authorization and adjust their course load.

Original source language: Federal Register — Homeland SecurityOpen original release →

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