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
July 22, 2021
DHS Issues Special Student Relief Employment Benefits for F-1 International Students from Somalia
On July 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register that provides <a…
July 9, 2021
DHS Issues Special Student Relief for F-1 International Students from Yemen
On July 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register that provides <a…
July 1, 2021
National Interest Exceptions for Eligible International Students
This guest blog post from the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Customs and Border Protection contains information about how recent department…
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.