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If your F-1 international student is interested in curricular practical training (CPT), don’t forget that you must authorize their CPT opportunity before they can participate. CPT is an alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education or other type of required internship or practicum that…

The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) recently upgraded to Release 6.49. This latest release introduced new functionality, including the ability for designated school officials (DSOs) to upload the Form I-983, “Form I-983, “Training Plan for STEM OPT Students.…

Note: SETA will sunset on Sept. 25, 2023, for a redesign and relaunch. Refer to Study in the States for alternative resources and ongoing updates. On Nov. 20, 2019, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) launched the SEVP External Training Application (SETA), an online learning…

On Nov. 18, 2019, the Institute of International Education (IIE) released its annual Open Doors Report.The report, which is released each year as part of International Education Week, includes detailed information and data about post-secondary student flows into and out of the…