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 Institute of International Education (IIE) and the Department of State work together to produce the annual Open Doors Report. This report is a “comprehensive information resource on international students and scholars studying or teaching at higher education institutions in the United…
As the population of F and M students grows in the United States, so does the economic and cultural value they contribute. NAFSA: Association of International Educators recently released a report about the economic benefit F and M students have on the U.S. economy. According to this report, 764,…
Note: The Department of Defense is not currently accepting MAVNI applications for FY 17 while it is revising its MAVNI implementation plan. Once it begins to accept enlistments, SEVP will provide additional information at that time. For more information please visit the What is MAVNI? Resource page…
It is important that you finish your program of study by the program end date listed on your Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.” If you know you will not finish your current program of study on time, talk to your designated school official (DSO) for…