Read the 2024 SEVIS by the Numbers Report
June 5, 2025
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) released the latest version of the SEVIS by the Numbers report on ICE.gov/SEVP.
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Schools certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) are an important part of the international student process. Officials, including leadership, at these schools have many responsibilities. As president of an SEVP-certified school, you should know what you and your school are…
Please note: On May 10, 2016, DHS replaced the 17-month STEM OPT extension with a new 24-month STEM OPT extension. All existing 17-month STEM OPT EADs will remain valid until the EAD expires, is terminated or revoked. For more information about the new STEM OPT rule, please visit the STEM OPT Hub.…
Only schools certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) may enroll F and/or M nonimmigrant students. Per regulation, schools must periodically undergo recertification to continue this enrollment. The recertification process begins when the principal designated school…
All Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools are required to have principal designated school officials (PDSOs) and designated school officials (DSOs). Schools must initially put information on each PDSO and DSO candidate on their Form I-17, 'Petition for Approval of School…