FIRM Topics:
Questions?
Contact us at the FIU Office of Compliance and Integrity or the Office of Research and Economic Development
Export Controls & Foreign Influence
Please visit FIU Export Control website for more information.
What is the Risk?
Federal export control regulations govern what scientific instruments, technologies, software and biological materials can be accessed and/or used by foreign nationals studying, visiting, or working in the U.S., as well as what items (including biologics) can be transferred abroad to certain destinations based on the type of item, end use, end user and country destination. The Treasury Department’s OFAC regulations govern travel, academic, research and business transactions with certain sanctioned countries. In addition, government agencies restrict engagement (including but not limited to export transactions) with certain individuals and entities identified in the Federal Register.
From a Foreign Influence perspective, the university’s export compliance processes and, in particular, restricted party screening filters, are essential tools for preventing the unauthorized transfer or inadvertent exposure to export sensitive items and technologies.
FIU’s Response:
The Office of University Compliance & Integrity-Export Control jointly co-leads FIU’s Foreign Influence strategy, including the following initiatives:
- Restricted party screening
- Review of international travel
- Review of international procurement activities
- Visa reviews for specific candidates
- Intellectual Property reviews
When a potential foreign influence issue arises, Export Control confers with the respective stakeholders to evaluate the risk and inform decision making.
FIU Processes, Forms, and Tools:
The FIU Export Control website contains extensive information and resources to assist faculty, staff, and students identify when export controls may apply to a specific transaction or situation. Specifically, the following export controls topics help inform decision making, when trying to identify and mitigate foreign influence concerns: