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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You have much to remember when you choose a school. The first is that the school you choose to attend must be Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified. The Study in the States school search page can help you make sure the school in which you are interested is SEVP-certified.As a…
Along with high-quality academics, schools across the United States offer various programs to welcome and help F and M students acclimate to their life in the United States. One example is a program at Colorado State University (CSU) called “Football 101.” As previously mentioned on…
On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. Based on this ruling, the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs has advised consulates that their officials may issue derivative visas based on same-sex marriage if the…
Questions from Designated School Officials is a blog series on Study in the States for designated school officials (DSOs). Each month, we will answer a question that will help you advise your F and/or M students. If you are a DSO and would like to submit a question, you can email us or…