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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Join the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and the U.S. Department of State for a webinar discussing the latest Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) enhancements in Release 6.17 deployed earlier this month. The webinar will take place on Friday, August 22, from 3:15…
The U.S. Department of State issues visas at U.S. Embassies and Consulates. An F or M student visa allows you to travel to the United States for your studies. In order to apply for a visa, complete the steps below:Apply to a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school and gain…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) must certify U.S. schools so that they may enroll F and M students. The certification and recertification processes require a review of your school’s Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant …
Only schools that are certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) can enroll F or M nonimmigrant students. All certified schools have responsibilities to follow in order to maintain their certification.Public K-12 SchoolsAn F-1 student may attend an SEVP-certified public high…