Change Education Level in SEVIS: Guidance for DSOs
May 15, 2025
Designated school officials (DSOs) are often called upon to assist F-1 students as they progress from one academic level to another within the same…
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Post by Louis M. Farrell, Director of the Student and Exchange Visitor ProgramThe Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) accepted feedback on Accreditation Act Guidance from Friday, June 29, 2012 to Friday, July 20, 2012. SEVP is no longer accepting feedback on this guidance. Thank you to all…
As warmer weather and longer days approach in the United States, so does summer vacation for many students. If you are interested in taking a vacation, make sure you know the rules so you can stay in compliance and maintain your F or M student status.If you are considering taking a vacation, first…
You must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee if you decide that you want to study in the United States and have received acceptance to a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school. Paying the I-901 SEVIS fee is an important step in the process of applying for a student visa.
All prospective…
Some experts say that attending high school in the United States can help international students be “academically and socially prepared” to attend U.S. colleges, according to U.S. News and World Report.The article lists four ways that international students can benefit from a U.S. high…