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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Are you a principal designated school official (PDSO) who needs to file for Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification? If so, download and refer to A Guide to the Form I-17 Fact Sheet on ICE.gov to help you successfully complete the process.The fact sheet provides a step-by-step…
English is the primary language of the United States, and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) does not regulate how well an international student must speak the language in order to study in this country.SEVP does require that prospective F-1 and M-1 students receive acceptance into an…
Do you know who makes the adjudication decisions for your school’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, recertification and updates to the Form I-17, "Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student?"It is one of the 14 federal…
M-1 students must follow certain rules if they wish to travel while they study in the United States. Understanding these five reminders will help M-1 students who plan to travel maintain their status:M-1 students are not eligible for an annual vacation. However, M-1 students may travel abroad…