WHAT’S NEW
DHS Clarifies SEVP Regulatory Language
On Dec. 12, 2022, SEVP will publish the Interim Final Rule: Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J and M Nonimmigrants for public inspection.
Travel Reminders for Students
International students can use these tips to prepare for holiday travel and help ensure a smooth reentry to the United States.
COVID-19 Resources
SEVP ended its COVID-19 guidance on May 11, 2023, consistent with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023.
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
October 6, 2023
DHS Extends Special Student Relief Employment Benefits for F-1 International Students from Cameroon
On Oct. 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the <a…
September 21, 2023
DHS Extends Special Student Relief Employment Benefits for F-1 International Students from Afghanistan
On Sept. 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the <a…
September 18, 2023
New: Sign and Send the Form I-983 Electronically
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) updated the Form I-983, “<a href="https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/i983.pdf">Training Plan for…
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.