WHAT’S NEW
COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program has issued guidance for F and M students taking online classes for the fall 2020 semester.
STEM OPT Hub
Students, designated school officials and employers: Use this section to learn about the rules and regulations governing STEM OPT.
RECENT BLOGS
July 6, 2020
Read an Update on Federal Guidance for the Fall Semester
Temporary procedural adaptations related to on-line courses permitted by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) during the height of the…
June 25, 2020
New Upgrades to the Study in the States Website
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has upgraded the Study in the States website. This upgrade reorganizes existing content and adds new…
June 12, 2020
DSOs: Electronically Sign the Form I-17
Due to COVID-19, designated school officials (DSO) and principal designated school officials can submit electronic signatures for school petitions…
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.