WHAT’S NEW
Submit Form I-515A Documentation Via Email
F, M, and J students and exchange visitors can now email Form I-515A, “Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor,” required documentation to SEVP instead of mailing documents.
Update: Dong v. Johnson
Please note the proposed class settlement in Dong v. Johnson, No. 2:17-2092-ES-JSA (D.N.J. filed Mar. 30, 2017), a lawsuit that involves the University of Northern New Jersey, or UNNJ.
RECENT BLOGS
December 10, 2024
Designated School Official Annual Verification Period
As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act, Principal Designated School Officials…
December 3, 2024
Open Doors Report: A Record High Number of International Students
On Nov. 18, 2024, the Institute of International Education (IIE) released its annual Open Doors Report...
November 26, 2024
DHS Announces New Special Student Relief for F-1 International Students from Lebanon
On Nov. 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a new notice in the Federal Register that provides Special Student Relief…
TOOLS
Study in the States offers interactive resources to help schools and students understand the international student process.
School Certification Life Cycle
Review the School Certification Life Cycle for a step-by-step guide to the SEVP certification process for schools and programs in the United States.
Guide to Studying in the States
Use this tool to create a guide for understanding the rules that F-1 and M-1 international students must follow to study in the United States.
School Search
Use the School Search tool to find SEVP-certified schools and programs that are eligible to enroll F and M students in the United States. Search the map by school name, location, education or visa type.
Resource Library
Download, print and share free visual graphics that explain SEVP certification and the international student process in the United States. You can search for resources using audience and topic filters.