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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If you are looking for help navigating the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Portal, check out these resources!An Introduction to the SEVP PortalThis downloadable Introduction to the SEVP Portal overviews how the portal works and who can use it.Top Questions about the SEVP PortalRead the…
In order to receive a Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools may require prospective international students to pass an English language test or prove their ability to speak, read and…
On March 28, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) published its quarterly edition of SEVP Spotlight. The newsletter for the academic community includes important program news, seasonal reminders and updates relevant to the international student life cycle.This quarterly edition of SEVP…
School officials must maintain accurate student records and address all errors in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) immediately. Inaccurate data can affect the status of a student’s SEVIS record, can put a student’s eligibility for benefits at risk and can put…