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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Throughout the month of December, we are posting travel tips for students who travel outside the United States during the academic and holiday break. This week, we share what you need to know as you re-enter the county. When returning, it is important for F and M students to present…
As a designated school official (DSO), you have the authority to permit authorized early withdrawals to your F-status nonimmigrant students in extenuating circumstances. This includes a temporary absence or withdrawal from school due to a family emergency, personal matter or another…
Schools that want to enroll nonimmigrant students must apply and be granted a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. Being SEVP-certified means that a school can issue Forms I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” to prospective students…
Note: Fees have changed since the publication of this blog post. Please visit the SEVP Announces Changes to Program Fees blog post for the most up-to-date fee information. The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) strongly recommends that school officials review their school’s…