The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) does not accept applications from international students to study in the United States.If you want to study in the United States as an F-1 or M-1 international student, the first step is to apply directly to an Student and Exchange Visitor Program (…
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 United…
As a designated school official (DSO), it is important to remember that each F and M international student must have only one active record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). It’s important to ensure the SEVIS ID number on a student’s active record…
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Director Lou Farrell discussed the upcoming changes to the initial school certification and Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” update processes in the September SEVP Spotlight.On Oct. 1, 2016,…