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 a designated school official (DSO) at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school, you have a personal username and password to access the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). SEVIS contains personal information about the international students who study in…
For most international students, studying in the United States is a big financial responsibility. In addition to school tuition, F and M students must pay for housing, books, living, travel expenses and more. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security does not offer financial aid so international…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) values stakeholder feedback. As an academic stakeholder, your feedback is an important aspect to help the recently merged SEVP Response Center (SRC) and the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Help Desk improve its customer service…
In the latest Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) conference presentation, the program provides updates surrounding the Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” as well as tips and best practices for school officials. In the third…