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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Studying in the United States is an intricate process, managed by several government agencies. Even if you understand English well, you may encounter some terms in the international student process that are confusing, but important to understand. To help you understand terms like “F-1 Status…
An F or M student in the United States must attend a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)‑certified school. If a school is SEVP-certified, it meets certain requirements and legally allows enrollment to students from other countries, like you. Only SEVP-certified schools can issue Forms I-20…
As a reminder, if you are sending in documentation for a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data fix or correction request, the SEVIS fax number and HP e-mail address are no longer being used to collect this information.As of July 1, 2014, schools should only submit…
Posted by Louis M. Farrell, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE’s) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
Since launched by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2011, SEVP has been committed to using this website to enhance our nation’s economic, scientific and…