Legislation & Regulations

This guide discusses work options available to foreign students attending U.S. universities in F-1 or J-1 status, which are common student visas in the United States. However, there are strict limitations on a student’s ability to work in F or J status.

This accompanies “A Guide to Work Options for Foreign Students” and is an list of the international organizations that have been designated by executive order and allow F-1 employment.

Since taking office, the Trump administration has issued dozens of executive orders, many of which affect institutions of higher education and employers. The executive orders related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); immigration; and related policy changes are the most consequential in this regard.

At the federal level, an executive order is a directive by the president as the head of the executive branch; such an order governs the actions of federal government officials and federal agencies.

Review the latest executive orders, shifts in regulations, and other actions that impact the work of career services and early talent recruiting professionals.

On July 1, 2024, as part of its regulations around financial aid, the U.S. Department of Education released regulations that apply to all higher education Title IV participants—including a requirement that schools offer “adequate career services.”

The latest federal updates will keep NACE members informed on how career services and recruiting are impacted by federal action, what developments can be expected, and opportunities available for them to weigh in.