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SEVP Field Representatives Look Back at 2015
Stephanie Garrard is a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) field representative. In this role, she serves as a liaison between SEVP and the certified schools in her territory of northern Washington and Alaska. To help school officials begin the new year, she recaps major SEVP milestones…
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Students: Download These Free Resources to Stay Safe and Warm During Winter
During the harsh winter months, many residential homes in the United State use fuel-burning appliances to heat indoor living areas. Common fuel-burning appliances include space heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, furnaces and kerosene heaters.However, if these appliances are not used properly, they…
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Student Visa vs. Student Status: What is the Difference?
A student visa is a travel document you receive from a U.S. consulate or embassy before you enter the United States. Your student status is what you must maintain after you are granted entrance into the United States.Both your visa and status reflect your primary purpose for coming to the United…
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Community Voices: Three Proactive Ways K-12 DSOs Can Learn about SEVP Regulations
Community Voices is a Study in the States guest blog series where we invite members of the international student community to share their insights with our audience. If you have interest in contributing to our blog, send us an email at SEVPCommunications@ice.dhs.gov. Chantal Duke is the…
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