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The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has the important role of protecting national security by monitoring the more than one million international students and their dependents in the United States.SEVP manages the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), which is a tool…

While you are studying in the United States, take steps to protect yourself from scams that target international students.Scammers often try to impersonate government officials to intimidate you into giving them your personal information or money.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which…

During the SEVP InFocus Webinar on Aug. 16, 2018, Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) representatives shared the latest program news and updates affecting SEVP-certified schools and international students. An SEVP field representative joined the presenters to offer insights from the field.…

Among many other back-to-school responsibilities, designated school officials (DSOs) must register their Initial and Active international students in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). DSOs must complete registration for all appropriate SEVIS records within 30 days of the…