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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In the spring, prospective F and M students receive notification letters from colleges where they applied and discover if they were admitted to a program. When you accept your admittance to a Student and Exchange Visitor Program certified school, there are a few tasks to complete prior to your…
If you want to drive a car to class, the grocery store, or a friend's house, you need a driver's license. As an F or M student in the United States, you have the benefit to obtain one. To get a driver's license you must: Talk to your designated school official (DSO) to…
All certified schools are required to keep data accurate in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). This is important because schools are a key link between F and M students and the government agencies with a role in the international student process. An important…
SEVIS by the Numbers is a report produced by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) using international student data found in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The report is a snapshot of relevant and useful information including the number of international…