SEVP Form Series: Understanding the Form I-20
July 22, 2025
The Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” is a critical document for both nonimmigrant students who obtain an F or…
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As an international student studying in the United States, it is important that you remain in contact with your designated school official (DSO) while you complete your U.S. program of study.As you work to complete your program at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school,…
If you are a principal designated school official (PDSO) at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school, you are responsible for filing for recertification every two years. To help you navigate this process, download and follow the SEVP Recertification Checklist.Congress mandates…
M-1 students who study in the United States must attend a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school. M-1 students have the option to transfer to another SEVP‑certified school; however, there are specific rules for this transfer process that M-1 students must follow. These rules…
Mapping SEVIS by the Numbers illustrates trends and information on international students studying in the United States using data from the quarterly SEVIS by the Numbers reports, and this week Study in the States enhanced the tool to allow users to view the breakdown of international student…