WHAT’S NEW
COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
Find information and resources for international students and Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified schools.
USCIS Flexibilities for OPT Applicants
USCIS now offers new flexibilities to some OPT applicants impacted by delays at certain USCIS lockboxes.
RECENT BLOGS
June 1, 2021
DSOs: Resources for Determining Whether There is a Direct Relationship Between a Job and Course of Study
On Sept. 30, 2019, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) published new policy guidance titled,<a…
May 25, 2021
Recognize the Signs of a Potentially Fraudulent Employer
While the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) works to ensure student employment compliance, it is important for both designated school…
May 24, 2021
DHS Issues Special Student Relief for F-1 International Students from Burma
On May 24, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register that provides <a…
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.