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-1 student in the United States, you may be eligible to apply for up to 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is one form of practical training authorized for nonimmigrant students. You may apply for OPT if you satisfy the following requirements: • Complete one…
The holiday season is upon us, which means end of term exams, assignments that are winding down and perhaps plans to travel outside of the United States back to your home country. It is important that you to know what to expect and what is required of you upon your return to the states.…
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On Nov. 3 2014, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Response Center and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Help Desk merged to enhance professional courtesy and better address questions from SEVP stakeholders. SEVP is fully committed to answering stakeholder…