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In this section, learn information about program dates and session dates in SEVIS.

This document is a planning tool for students pursuing post-completion optional practical training. The tool identifies filing and reporting deadlines.

In this section, learn about the Listings of Schools page, which is the landing page for PDSOs and DSOs in SEVIS. Access alerts and lists, SEVIS Downloads, and mass actions from this page. 

This document is a planning tool for students on post-completion optional practical training (OPT) who want to file for a 24-month OPT extension based on a degree in science, engineering, technology, or math. The tool  identifies eligibility, filing deadlines, and information needed for the extension.

This section contains information about the SEVIS Downloads page. The SEVIS Downloads page contains designated school official- (DSO) requested Forms I-20 for reprinting multiple students’ Certificates of Eligibility at one time. DSOs also retrieve reports on completed mass registration events from the SEVIS Downloads page.

This section, outlines the actions users can take to multiple student records at the same time.

In this section, updating contact information on the form I-17 is outlined. 

In this section, the content outlines information for Designated school officials (DSOs) since they are responsible for ensuring that information on their institution’s Form I-17, Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Students, is up-to-date. When information on the petition does not reflect the current operating status, the principal designated school official (PDSO) at the main location must file a petition update.

This section explains the process for uploading evidence when requesting corrections.

In this section, learn about reprinting a student's Form I-20.