Study in the States is celebrating two years of being the definitive government source of information related to student visa and immigration rules and regulations.

Since the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched the site in 2011, more than 330,000 students, school officials, parents and others have used Study in the States to find up-to-date information they need to know about the international student process. Over the past year, we have striven to make the site even better by adding new features and functions.

Did you know you can view Study in the States in 64 languages? The translation feature allows you to share Study in the States content with your parents or friends back home who do not speak English. To translate Study in the States,  click on the “Select a language” drop-down menu in the upper right hand corner of any page.

Initially focused on international students, Study in the States expanded to provide more resources for school officials and the academic community. The Questions from Designated School Officials (DSOs) blog series features real questions from DSOs answered by our subject matter experts. Students in turn can use Ask a DSO, a series providing insights from DSOs on the most frequently asked international student questions.

Study in the States is a DHS initiative supported by various government partners. Our Here to Help blog series highlights the role of government agencies in the international student process and our Student to Student: Studying in the States video features real students explaining how to navigate life in the United States as an F or M student.

We keep in touch with the academic community through our Stakeholder Webinars. Our Conference Materials page provides information on current and upcoming events the U.S. government is participating in. Hundreds of stakeholders have provided feedback on draft guidance, helping to create clear and effective policies.

Study in the States is not stopping there. Over the next year, look for new enhancements to the site including making it mobile optimized for your smart phone or tablet, an improved school search function, interactive glossary of terms and an “Ask a Question” feature. Keep checking StudyintheStates.dhs.gov as well as Facebook and Twitter for more information.