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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With annual summer vacation coming to an end for most F-1 international students, it is time to start thinking about school again.While you prepare to re-enter the United States and return to school, take some time to reread these previously published Study in the States blog posts for tips and…
Many different visa categories permit nonimmigrants to travel to the United States. Nonimmigrant international students usually enter the United States using one of three visa types: F-1, J-1 or M-1. Each visa category is defined by its purpose for travel to the United States. In this…
During the SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar on July 27, 2017, Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) officials discussed the process for Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” updates.As a part of the webinar, SEVP officials highlighted…
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officially named Rachel Canty as the new Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) deputy assistant director (DAD). She assumes the official title after serving as SEVP’s acting DAD since June 2017.This…