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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In February 2014, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) held a webinar to discuss updates to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The webinar focused on the SEVIS Accreditation and Recognition conversion project. This project enables school officials to provide…
In high school, students in grades 9-12 face unique experiences as they prepare to move on to the next stages of their academic life. If you or your child want to find a challenging education program at this level, the United States has many. The Washington Post reports on the most challenging 2,…
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools have dedicated employees that assist and oversee enrolled F and M students, known as designated school officials (DSOs). Your DSO is available to answer questions and provide guidance to you while you are studying in the United…
For many students, your school is your home away from home while studying in the United States. Sometimes the first school you choose to attend might not be the best fit, leading you to search for a new SEVP-certified school. If you find a new school that you are interested in transferring to…