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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A lot changes during the school year. You may switch your major, move to a new address or transfer schools. It is important to understand that some changes you make during a semester can affect your student status and thus require you to report updates to your designated school official (DSO…
In this week’s Travel Tuesday post, we provide you with tips for what to do if you receive a Form I-515A upon your return to the United States. Upon arrival at a U.S. port of entry, you must present certain documents to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer. These…
As a parent, sending a child to college is a big transition and it is natural to be concerned about your child’s safety while in another country. To limit these concerns, it is important that you and your child are familiar with the school and new place they will live. A recent article…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) will be closed on Dec. 26, 2014 due to a federal holiday. The SEVP Response Center and the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Help Desk will resume normal business hours on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 at 7 a.m. EST. If you…