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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The only U.S. schools that can enroll F or M students are those that are Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified. SEVP certification ensures that students attend schools that meet standards set by the Department of Homeland Security during their study in the United States.Only SEVP-…
Here to Help provides information on each of the government agencies that has a role in the international student process.F and M students who want to work or change their nonimmigrant status interact with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). As an agency in the Department of Homeland…
As hurricane season begins, everyone in the United States, including F and M students and schools, should have a plan in place for the disasters that could strike. You can use information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and their Ready campaign to prepare.
If you are an F or M student…
Social media is a quick and easy way to get information on how to maintain your status. During the Social Media Summit 2014, the Department of State focused on how platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr can promote sharing of new ideas and information.
Follow these government social media…