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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After you receive acceptance to a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school, you have specific requirements you must meet:Pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee.Pay this fee to before you apply for an F or M visa to enter the United States.Keep…
Many colleges and universities now offer massive open online courses (MOOCs). MOOCs are different from traditional course offerings in three specific ways:Taught exclusively onlineHave high enrollment (perhaps hundreds or thousands of students)Have little one-on-one involvement by professorsForbes…
Designated school officials (DSO) are school employees dedicated to helping F and M students at their school maintain nonimmigrant status for the duration of their program. Ask a DSO is a series of articles with advice to help prepare F and M students for different situations they may encounter.An…
The Institute of International Education has partnered with leaders from twelve higher education institutions in the United States and Indonesia to launch the U.S. - Indonesia Partnership Program (USIPP) Consortium – a private, bilateral initiative that brings together six U.S. and six…