WHAT’S NEW
DHS Clarifies SEVP Regulatory Language
On Dec. 12, 2022, SEVP will publish the Interim Final Rule: Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J and M Nonimmigrants for public inspection.
Travel Reminders for Students
International students can use these tips to prepare for holiday travel and help ensure a smooth reentry to the United States.
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
January 25, 2023
DHS Announces Special Student Relief Employment Benefits for F-1 International Students from Haiti
On Jan. 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the <a…
January 11, 2023
Visit New Special Student Relief Resources
Special Student Relief (SSR) is the suspension of certain regulatory requirements by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
December 30, 2022
DHS Announces Special Student Relief Employment Benefits for F-1 International Students from Yemen
On Dec. 30, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the <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.