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 F or M international student, you can only attend a U.S. school certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). This certification ensures that the school you attend meets certain standards set by the U.S. government. To be…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) deployed a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) emergency release (6.21.1) on Wednesday, July 15 to address technical issues that resulted from SEVIS Release 6.21. This week’s SEVIS Emergency Release 6.21.1 included the…
All prospective F and M international students must pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee before they apply for a U.S. student visa and enter the United States. Among other payment options, students can use Western Union to pay the fee.
The Student…
Many schools in the United States are in midst of summer break. This time can offer the opportunity for designated school official (DSOs) to catch up on administrative duties and other tasks. Be sure to take time over this summer break to check your school’s Form I–17, “…