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SEVIS Release 6.65 Planning Guide

Last updated: November 23, 2022

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Scheduled Release Date: Friday, December 2, 2022

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This is a Batch only release. It will not affect real time interface (RTI).

Functionality

Affects
F/M SEVIS

Affects
J SEVIS

Affects
Batch

Responsible Officers/Alternate Responsible Officers (RO/ARO) will be able to enter an exchange visitor's (EV) email address when submitting a Correct a Minor or Technical Infraction in Batch.

No

Yes

Yes

The number of characters allowed for a Site of Activity in Batch will increase to 80 characters to match RTI.

No

Yes

Yes

ROs/AROs will be able to reprint the Form DS‑2019 for an EV in Initial Status in Batch.

No

Yes

Yes

ROs/AROs will be able to add dependents to an EV’s record in Batch when the allotment is 0.

No

Yes

Yes

Student Remarks will be accepted and displayed for curricular practical training (CPT) recommendations in Batch, so that RTI and Batch entries are now the same.

Yes

No

Yes

Outage Begins Outage Ends
Friday, December 2, 2022 at 8:00 PM (ET) Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 6:00 AM (ET)

 

Schools and sponsors that use third-party software to push data to SEVIS must plan their batch uploads carefully.

What's New

Chatbot

Try the Facebook Chatbot

Visit the tool on the Study in the States Facebook page to learn how to become an F or M international student in the United States.

Summer Employment

Learn About Summer Employment

While employed this summer, make sure you have all the relevant information on maintaining your student status, and the steps you must take before returning to school. 

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Phone

SEVP Response Center

703-603-3400

Office

Monday - Friday 
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET,
except holidays

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HSI Tip Line

1-877-4-HSI-TIP

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