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July 24, 2020
F and M students and schools certified by SEVP should abide by guidance issued in March 2020.
The guidance enables schools and students to engage…
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February 21, 2020
If you are a school official considering Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, check out the What to Know About SEVP Certification page for prospective school officials on Study in the States. If you are considering submitting a petition to SEVP to enroll international students…
February 18, 2020
To learn about international student trends, visit the SEVIS Data Mapping Tool on Study in the States. The SEVIS Data Mapping Tool is an interactive tool that illustrates trends and information on international students in the United States using data from the Student and Exchange Visitor…
February 13, 2020
For F-1 students and employers participating in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training (OPT) program, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) may visit employer locations. Overview of Employer Site VisitsThe March 2016 STEM OPT rule…
January 28, 2020
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) released the latest version of the SEVIS by the Numbers report, which is now available on ICE.gov/SEVP.The report uses Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data from calendar year 2017 and calendar year 2018.According to the report…