Get to Know SEVP’s Field Representatives
August 28, 2024
SEVP field representatives serve as key resources for school officials. They enhance national security by helping certified schools comply with policy…
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H-1B nonimmigrant status is temporary employment authorization for an alien that performs services in a specialty occupation. H-1B status is a popular option for an F student who has finished a program of study. However, a cap limits the number of people who can receive H-1B status each fiscal year…
If you are a citizen of one of 36 countries around the world that participates in the Visa Waiver Program through the Department of State, you may enter the United States without a visa, but only under certain conditions:For 90 days or fewerFor “business, tourism, visiting or pleasure”…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program partnered with EducationUSA and the Institute of International Education to host a webinar on maintaining your student visa status on April 19, 2013. You can watch the webinar recording on this page or read answers to frequently asked questions from the…
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.…