WHAT’S NEW
COVID-19 Resources
Find resources for students and SEVP-certified schools, including an update on federal guidance for the 2022-23 academic year.
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
November 8, 2022
DSOs: Annual Verification Period Begins Dec. 2
Designated school officials (DSOs) are required by the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) to complete an annual verification…
October 27, 2022
DSOs: Read these FAQs About Campus Sentinel
Project Campus Sentinel is an important government resource for designated school officials (DSOs). Campus Sentinel works to address potential…
October 20, 2022
School Officials: Visit Updated Form I-17 Evidence Checklists and Resources
School officials looking to file for initial certification, recertification or submit updates to the Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School…
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.