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
August 2, 2022
New STEM Resources Available on USCIS Website
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has published additional online resources on uscis.gov to provide an overview of some of the temporary…
July 29, 2022
DHS Redesignates and Extends SSR Benefits to Syrian Students Experiencing Economic Hardship
On Aug. 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register announcing the redesignation and extension…
July 25, 2022
Students: Read These Tips for Paying the I-901 Fee
Students, once you are accepted to a Student Exchange and Visitor Program-certified school (SEVP) and have obtained your Form, “I-20 Certificate of…
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.