ACICS Accreditation Loss May Affect STEM OPT, H-1B, and I-140 Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the following statement on November 1, 2022. As the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) is no longer recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education, individuals in various programs may be affected, with the possibility of losing their status under various immigration programs.