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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Questions from Designated School Officials is a blog series on Study in the States for designated school officials (DSOs). Each month, we will answer a question that will help you advise your F and/or M students. If you are a DSO and would like to submit a question, you can email us or…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is seeking public comment on draft policy guidance on conditional admission. SEVP values feedback from the public and seeks their input to ensure SEVP policies consider all relevant information.Conditional AdmissionThe conditional admission draft…
Whether you would like to search for a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school or learn how to fill out the Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Students,” Study in the States offers many free resources for both students…
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) field representatives serve as direct day‑to‑day liaisons between SEVP and certified schools. SEVP field representatives are official Federal government employees that are trained and certified by SEVP to:Ensure SEVP-certified schools understand…