PLEASE NOTE: The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) ended its Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) guidance on May 11, 2023, consistent with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. As a result, all related statements, guidance and FAQs previously released by SEVP also terminated on May 11, 2023, and this content may be outdated. Learn more.
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In this section, learn how to transfer an M-1 student in your school in SEVIS.
In this section, learn the general information about transferring M-1 students in SEVIS.
In this section, designated school officials can learn how to recommend optional practical training for M-1 students.
As an F or M student, upon arrival at a U.S. port of entry, you must have:
Upon completion of your program of study at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school and any authorized period of practical training, you have a grace period during which you can stay in the United States. The length of your grace period depends on your visa type.
As you start a new semester, it’s important to maintain your F and M student status.Your student status relates to the purpose for or reason why you want to come to the United States. If you take any action that detracts from that purpose, you risk losing your status and being sent to your home country.For helpful tips and reminders on how to maintain status while studying in the United States, visit these resources:
If you are an F or M student interested in transferring to a different Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school, you must consistently maintain your student status, follow the correct transfer procedures and can only transfer to an SEVP-certified school.For more information about transferring, visit these resource pages:
While studying in the United States, it is important to maintain your F or M student status.Your student status relates to the purpose for or reason why you want to come to the United States. If you take any action that detracts from that purpose, you risk losing your status and being sent to your home country.If the U.S. Department of State issues you an F or M student visa, you are coming to the United States to study. You should not take any action that detracts from studying. Maintaining your status means:
M-1 international students at Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools must follow specific rules to maintain their student status while they study in the United States.Whether you are an M-1 student nearing your program end date or you are a designated school official (DSO) managing M-1 student records, take some time to read these Study in the States resources that can help M-1 students remain compliant throughout their program of study.If you are an M-1 student, read: