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The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and the Department of State are working to create one person, one record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), beginning with school and sponsor officials. The first phase of the process will take place July 8 through…

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is aware of recent delays in processing optional practical training (OPT) authorization requests. While SEVP understands that SEVP-certified schools want to determine solutions to assist international students, please keep in mind that curricular…

The new SEVP Fees went into effect June 24, 2019. The fee changes affect both schools and students, so make sure that you are staying up to date and that you are aware of all changes.Fee IncreasesThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented an increase in the following fees:The I-…

It is summer time and the rush of student applications for the fall term is at its height. As you prepare to sign the Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Students,” and send it to students, be sure to read the School Attestation statement on the first page the Form I…