Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training (OPT) students, schools and employers have until Oct. 5, 2016, to email their questions about the Form I-983, “Training Plan for STEM OPT Students,” to SEVPOutreach@ice.dhs.gov.Student and Exchange…
Guidance is the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)’s interpretation of federal laws and regulations that guide SEVP adjudicators in their decision-making. There are three different types of SEVP guidance:Draft: clarifies or revises SEVP’s policies and does not establish…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is improving the post-completion optional practical training (OPT) reporting and compliance process by launching the SEVP Portal in December 2016. The SEVP Portal will allow F-1 post-completion OPT students to report personal and employer information…
Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) school officials or administrators can now download a frequently asked questions (FAQ) guide about K-12 SEVP-certified schools and the K-12 international student life cycle.This free resource, found on the Study in the States Webinars page under the Student and…