Resource Library

Study in the States offers free downloadable tools and resources to make it easier for international students and school officials to follow the U.S. government rules and regulations that govern the international student process.

All of the free tools and resources are available below. Search for resources by selecting the filters that apply. One or more filters may be selected.

24 Resources

ICE.gov/SEVP vs. Study in the States: Know the Difference

June 2016
A quick guide illustrating the different types of information, resources and tools found on ICE.gov/SEVP and Study in the States.
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Students with Existing 17-month STEM OPT EADs

May 2016
Outlines the steps that F-1 students with existing 17-month STEM OPT Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) must follow to apply for an additional seven months of OPT.
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F & M Status: Know the Difference

October 2015
Illustrates the distinctions between the two categories and outlines the different rules F-1 and M-1 students must follow while they study in the United States.
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