SEVP field representatives serve as key resources for school officials. They enhance national security by helping certified schools comply with policy…
Each January, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign works to develop awareness of and prevent human trafficking. DHS shares resources for the public, law enforcement, and other industry partners to recognize and responding to human trafficking in the United States.…
On Oct. 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register that provides Special Student Relief (SSR) employment benefits for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Cameroon who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of emergent circumstances in…
On Sept. 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register that provides Special Student Relief (SSR) employment benefits for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Afghanistan who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of emergent circumstances…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) updated the Form I-983, “Training Plan for STEM OPT Students,” to remove language requiring wet signatures. Students and employers may continue to physically sign the Form I-983 or input their own electronic signature. SEVP accepts electronic…