F-1
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
LCA
Labor Condition Application
AR
Action Required
RN
Receipt Notice
RFT
Regular Full Time
OPT
Optional Practical Training
RFE
Request for Evidence
SLA
Service Level Agreement
AN
Approval Notice
NIW
National Interest Waiver
CPT
Curricular Practical Training
NIV
Nonimmigrant visa
TPT
Throughput time
EVL
Employment Verification Letter
POE
Port of Entry
DSO
Designated School Official
SII
Successor-in-Interest
FNOJ
Foreign National Offer Justification
GC
Green Card
CPM
Corporate People Movement
SEVIS
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
FEIN
Federal Employer Identification Number
CTS
Clearance to Start
DL
Driver's License
CBP
Customs & Border Patrol