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International students who come to the United States must follow a specific set of rules, depending on your student type and education level. Use the resources below to learn how to become an F or M international student and maintain your student status.
Visit the tool on the Study in the States Facebook page to learn how to become an F or M international student in the United States.
Find a list of active Special Student Relief (SSR) notices for F-1 students in the Special Student Relief section on the What's New page on ICE.gov/SEVP.
Are you interested in studying as an F or M students in the United States? Get started with these resources.
International Student Life Cycle
What is a Commission-Based Recruiter?
Bringing Dependents to the United States
If you have been accepted to an SEVP-certified school, you must take additional steps before you enter the United States. Learn more with these resources.
Prepare to travel to the United States with these resources.
If you are a current F or M international student, you are required to maintain your student status. Learn more with these resources.
Transferring to Another School
Maintain F and M Status in Emergency Events
Under certain circumstances, some F and M international students can work or participate in practical training. Visit these resources to learn more about qualifications and requirements.
Obtaining a Social Security Number
Training Opportunities in the United States
F and M international students must take certain steps at the end of their program of study to either extend their stay, change their status or depart the United States. Read these resources to learn more.
SEVP Response Center
703-603-3400
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET,
except holidays