DHS ANNOUNCES RELIEF FOR CAMEROONIAN F-1 NONIMMIGRANT STUDENTS

On October 6, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register providing Special Student Relief (SSR) employment benefits for Cameroonian F-1 nonimmigrant students who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of emergent circumstances in Cameroon. SSR is the suspension of certain regulatory requirements by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for an F‑1 student from parts of the world that are experiencing emergent circumstances. Regulatory requirements that may be suspended or altered for an F-1 student include duration of status, full course of study and off-campus employment eligibility. The time period for the SSR employment benefits extends from December 8, 2023, through June 7, 2025, for eligible students. To view the DHS Federal Notice, click here. Source Source