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…
Designated school officials (DSO) can now find important Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulations on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) website.These key SEVP regulations explain the policies that govern both SEVP-certified schools and F and M students. Visit the…
F or M students who arrive at a U.S. port of entry without all of their necessary documents or with a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) status issue may receive a Form I-515A, “Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor.”If you are traveling internationally this holiday…
M-1 students have a specific departure date that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determines upon their arrival to the United States. If you are an M-1 student, you can find this date written on the stamp in your passport or through the Form I-94, “Arrival/Departure Record,” website.…