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Learn how the Defense of Marriage Act impacts the dependents of international students.
Can a DSO issue Forms I-20 to Same-Sex Spouses?
On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. Based on this ruling, the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs has advised consulates that their officials may issue derivative visas based on same-sex marriage if the…
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School applying for SEVP certification.
Questions from Designated School Officials: Certification Process
Questions from Designated School Officials is a blog series on Study in the States for designated school officials (DSOs). Each month, we will answer a question that will help you advise your F and/or M students. If you are a DSO and would like to submit a question, you can email us or…
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Student printing I-901 SEVIS fee receipt.
Print Your I-901 SEVIS Fee Receipt
After you receive acceptance to a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school, you have specific requirements you must meet:Pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee.Pay this fee to before you apply for an F or M visa to enter the United States.Keep…
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Student researching massive online open courses.
What F and M Students Need to Know about Massive Open Online Courses
Many colleges and universities now offer massive open online courses (MOOCs). MOOCs are different from traditional course offerings in three specific ways:Taught exclusively onlineHave high enrollment (perhaps hundreds or thousands of students)Have little one-on-one involvement by professorsForbes…
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