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Study in the States recently updated the Trends and Improvements section by adding a new feedback topic on completion time for I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee payments. Regulation requires all prospective F and M students to pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee before the U.S.…

On March 10, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register that provides Special Student Relief (SSR) employment benefits for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Somalia experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current…

As you begin your journey of preparing to study in the United States, you may be considering the option of consulting service providers to help you in this process. Depending on where you live, service providers could include a recruiter, broker or agent who charges fees or receives a commission…

Designated school officials (DSOs) are required to keep student and school records up to date to help ensure accurate Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data. Keep these requirements in mind: Keep DSO contact information, including telephone numbers and email addresses, up…