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April 27, 2017
When the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) adjudicates a school’s completed, signed Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” the school officially enters a legally binding commitment with the federal government.Submitting and…
April 26, 2017
As an F-1 international student, you must follow the rules and maintain your student status during your annual vacation or while on a school break.Whether you are taking your annual vacation or it is a school break, if you would like to travel outside the United States, your first step should…
April 20, 2017
The U.S. government uses the term nonimmigrant to refer to foreign nationals who are admitted to the United States temporarily for a specific purpose. By contrast, the term immigrant refers to foreign nationals who wish to come to the United States permanently.F-1 and M-1 students are considered…
April 19, 2017
As a designated school official (DSO), you must verify an international student’s financial information before issuing the student a Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.” This process includes receiving the student’s financial evidence and…