WHAT’S NEW
COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
Find information and resources for F and M students as well as Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools.
STEM OPT Hub
Students, designated school officials and employers: Use this section to learn about the rules and regulations governing STEM OPT.
RECENT BLOGS
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…
May 29, 2020
Read this Guidance for M Students and Schools
As the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) continues to receive stakeholder questions about the impact of COVID-19 on SEVP-certified…
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.