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Conference Circuit: Stakeholder Questions is a blog series on Study in the States that answers questions that stakeholders ask at conferences. Representatives from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) frequently attend and participate in international education conferences in person and…

As an F or M student, you have many resources available on your campus and from the U.S. government to make your time in the United States successful. Knowing where to go for information makes it easier to maintain your status while you adjust to life in the United States. An article from U.S. News…

As the holiday season ends and a new academic term begins, are you prepared to maintain your F or M student status? Here are some important reminders on what you must do:Carry the following important documents with you when you arrive in the United States:Current passport valid for at least six…

Some F-1 and M-1 students want to bring their families while they study in the United States. As an F-1 or M-1 student, you can bring your dependents (your spouse and/or minor, unmarried child) on an F-2 or M-2 visa, respectively. Many students are bringing their dependents with them each year. For…