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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On March 11, 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final rule on the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training (OPT) extension. This final rule will go into effect on May 10, 2016, and at that time will replace the current 17-…
Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final rule on the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training (OPT) extension, which is a 24-month period of temporary training that directly relates to an F-1 student’s program of…
Throughout the month of March, the United States celebrates Women’s History Month. Today, we highlight the more than 500,000 female F and M students currently enrolled at Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified institutions.Where do most female international students come from?…
Beginning April 1, 2016, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) will send “Intent to Terminate” notices to international students, exchange visitors and their dependents who have failed to comply by the specified deadline with the Form I-515A, “Notice to Student or…