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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Only schools certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) may enroll F and/or M nonimmigrant students. Per regulation, schools must periodically undergo recertification to continue this enrollment. The recertification process begins when the principal designated school…
All Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools are required to have principal designated school officials (PDSOs) and designated school officials (DSOs). Schools must initially put information on each PDSO and DSO candidate on their Form I-17, 'Petition for Approval of School…
As the official language of the United States, understanding and speaking English is important for experiencing the culture, classes, and campus life at a U.S. school. If you want to study in the United States and need to improve your English language skills, check out the Department of State…
You have many options for educational programs in the United States — the only rule is that your school must be certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The U.S. Department of Education (ED) writes that when many students decide to go to college, they immediately decide that a…