SEVP field representatives serve as key resources for school officials. They enhance national security by helping certified schools comply with policy…
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.…
Summer break is approaching on many school calendars. If you are an F-1 or M-1 student, you should take a moment to review travel rules so you can maintain your student status.Always get approval from your designated school official (DSO) before you go. Your DSO will show approval by signing your…
Attending a community college is one option for a prospective F or M student who wants to study in the United States. A community college is different from a traditional four-year school in size and degree type; however, this type of school offers various opportunities for graduates, including a…
Effective on April 26, 2013, a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rule will go into effect to automate the Form I-94, “Arrival/ Departure Record”. With the new automated I-94 process, CBP officers will create an electronic automated arrival I-94 record during the admissions…