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
April 26, 2021
Read an Update on Federal Guidance for the 2021-22 Academic Year
F and M students and schools certified by SEVP should continue to abide by guidance issued in <a…
April 22, 2021
DHS Issues Special Student Relief for Syrian and Venezuelan International Students
On April 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted notices in the Federal Register that provide Special Student Relief (SSR)…
April 14, 2021
F-1 Students: File Forms I-765 Online
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that F-1 students who are applying for optional practical training (OPT)…
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.