WHAT’S NEW
COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
Find information and resources for international students and Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified schools.
Reporting Resources
If you are aware of student visa fraud or international students working unlawfully in the United States, report it to the ICE tipline.
RECENT BLOGS
November 19, 2020
Don’t Forget OPT Reporting Requirements for Students and DSOs
International students and designated school officials (DSOs) must remember to report student employer information related to optional practical…
November 12, 2020
DSOs: Complete Annual Verification in SEVIS
<strong>General Information </strong></p> The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requires an annual verification that all…
October 15, 2020
Download SEVP’s New Spanish Infographics
Visit the Study in the States Resource Library to download the following infographics in Spanish: </p> <ul> <li><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.