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Update Dependent

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Update Dependent

Last updated: March 17, 2023

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When a dependent’s information changes, a designated school official (DSO) must update the record in SEVIS.

To update information on a dependent’s SEVIS record:

  1. Go to the Student Information page.
the Student Information page

  2. Click the dependent’s SEVIS ID in the Dependents section. The Student Information page with a Dependent Information section opens.

Student and dependent information page.

3. Click Update under the Actions section on top, left side. The Update Dependent page opens.

Student and dependent information page.
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4. Update dependent information, as necessary. See SEVIS Help Hub article Add Dependent for description of fields.

  5. Click one of the following:

  • Back: Returns to the Dependents page without making changes.
  • Update Dependent: Updates the record and returns to the Dependents page. A message indicates the successful update to the dependent’s record.
the Dependents page

   6. Click Return to return to the Student Information page.

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