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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Online or distance learning courses are classes that do not require regular physical attendance to pass the course and are often presented electronically as opposed to in a traditional classroom setting. This means online and distance learning classes do not require you to participate in-person at…
On Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) released two new interim final guidance documents for public comment:SEVP Policy Guidance S1.2.6: State Licensure Exemption Evidence - Clarifies the evidentiary requirements for schools exempt from state licensure. SEVP…
Once international students arrive in the United States, it is important that they understand the rules and regulations they must follow to maintain their legal status.Directing students to the Study in the States blog and Students section can help them learn more about the international student…
If you are an F-1 international student who wants to participate in varsity athletics at a Division I or II Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified college or university, you must follow the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) rules for eligibility in addition to…