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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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) supports the DHS mission by building, improving and leveraging relationships with the academic community.Through this ongoing series, read how OAE actively engages with the academic community in the United…
If an F-1 international student plans to transfer to another Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school after completing their final course of study, the student's designated school official (DSO) must initiate the transfer during the student's 60-day grace period.After…
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 is designed for a specific purpose. In this blog series, the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor…
While you study in the United States, it is important to be aware of common scams to help keep your personal information safe.Here are a few specific tips to help you avoid them.Phishing AttacksIn May 2017, thousands of people in more than 150 countries were affected by the WannaCry ransomware…