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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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.…
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…