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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U.S. President Barack Obama proclaimed Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2015 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month-long celebration, the countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days, and we recognize the…
The annual cap gap extension ends Wednesday, Sept. 30.The cap gap extension automatically extends F-1 status and, if applicable, post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment authorization for eligible F-1 students who have pending or approved H-1 B temporary employment status…
On Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) will host a webinar for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) users, titled “SEVIS Webinar: Optional Practical Training (OPT).” The webinar will stream from 2‑3:30 p.m. EDT and pre-registration is…
Are you an F or M student applying for benefits while in the United States, such as a state driver’s license or Social Security number? If so, you should speak with your designated school official (DSO) to ensure you are eligible to apply for the benefit and have the proper paperwork.Most…