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Enrollment at U.S. graduate schools is on the rise. We can partly attribute this rise to an increase of F students choosing graduate-level programs of study at Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools. The Chronicle of Higher Education references a new Council of Graduate…

Designated schools officials (DSO) have responsibilities to their F and/or M students, their school and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). As a DSO, you must take certain steps to help students maintain nonimmigrant status. Do you know what to do?After your students receive acceptance…

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…

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has extended the feedback period for public comment on the following draft guidance until November 16, 2013:Annual VacationTemporary AbsenceTimely FilingThis extension reflects a new SEVP policy to allow public comment on draft guidance for a period…