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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Since the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) launched the SEVP Portal on March 23, SEVP has collected the most common questions about the portal from its stakeholders.The following questions are among the top questions from designated school officials (DSOs) about the SEVP Portal.Can I be…
Beginning in September, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) will distribute its quarterly edition of SEVP Spotlight via email through GovDelivery. SEVP Spotlight, a newsletter for the academic community, includes important program news, seasonal reminders and updates relevant to the…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has the important role of protecting national security by monitoring the more than one million international students and their dependents in the United States.SEVP manages the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), which is a tool…
While you are studying in the United States, take steps to protect yourself from scams that target international students.Scammers often try to impersonate government officials to intimidate you into giving them your personal information or money.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which…