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1.2 Million F and M Students Study in the United States
As of November 2015, there are approximately 1.2 million F and M students studying in the United States, according to the latest SEVIS by the Numbers report. This is a 13 percent increase since last quarter’s report.SEVIS by the Numbers is prepared each quarter by U.S. Immigration and Customs…
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SEVP Announces Plan to Reduce Processing Time for Form I-17 Updates
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) released a message to the academic community that outlined its way forward for reducing the processing time on Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” principal designated school official (PDSO…
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SEVP Launches Final Class of Field Representatives
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is excited to announce the deployment of the fourth and final class of field representatives.SEVP field representatives serve as direct day‑to‑day liaisons between SEVP and SEVP-certified schools, and help school officials understand SEVP rules and…
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SEVP Director Advises School Officials on How to Help Students Avoid SEVIS Termination
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)’s Director Lou Farrell explains the program’s termination authority as well as proactive ways school officials can help F and M students avoid Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) termination in the latest edition of the…
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