School officials must maintain accurate student records and address all errors in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) immediately. Inaccurate SEVIS data can impact a student’s:
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Inaccurate data in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) can affect a student’s SEVIS record status, eligibility for benefits and more. There are several ways for designated school officials (DSOs) to correct data in SEVIS. To request changes to student records such as program dates, student status and changes to termination status, use the Correction Request option in SEVIS.
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In this section, the guide outlines when student’s program dates in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) need to be changed.
In this section, learn when a student record needs to be updated in SEVIS.
In this section, information is provided on when a student or dependent’s termination reason needs to be changed.
This guide explains the process and rules for requesting a correction to the SEVIS status of a student's USCIS application.
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School officials must maintain accurate student records and address all errors in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) immediately. Inaccurate data can affect the status of a student’s SEVIS record, can put a student’s eligibility for benefits at risk and can put their application for an F or M visa, admission to a program or entry into the United States in jeopardy. If you make an error or fail to properly report on a student’s record, you must either:
Designated school officials (DSOs) have several options for changing the status of a terminated Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record. If the student’s record was terminated in error, the DSO can submit a correction request through SEVIS. However, if the student failed to maintain status and the termination is appropriate, the student must apply for a reinstatement with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).Correction Request