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.…
Conference Circuit: Stakeholder Questions is a blog series on Study in the States that answers questions that stakeholders ask at conferences. Representatives from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) frequently attend and participate in international education conferences in person and…
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are more than four million miles of highway in the United States. As an F or M student, you can only drive on these roads by applying for a driver’s license. To apply, you must be in Active status in SEVIS and have the proper…
On Friday, May 16, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program will host a joint webinar with the U.S. Department of State to discuss Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) name and address enhancements. Join them from 2–3:30 p.m. EDT to get an update on the proposed enhancements,…