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View Dependent

Last updated: May 19, 2023

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When viewing the information on the F or M dependents, the designated school official (DSO) may:

  • View information about the dependent.
  • Take specific actions on the dependent’s record.

To view the dependent’s information:

  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 pages.
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The student’s information displays above the dependent’s information.

The Action and View links on the left side of the Student Information page with a Dependent Information section allow DSOs to take specific actions.

  • Update
    • Opens the Update Dependent page.
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Update dependent page pt. 1.
Terminate Dependent page.
  • Event History

    • Opens the Event History page for the dependent’s SEVIS record 

Dependent event history.

Allows DSOs to view information about all actions taken on a dependent’s record since it was created.

The four buttons along the top of the Student Information page with a Dependent Information section allow the DSO to:

Student Information
  • Print Dependent I-20: Downloads the Dependent Form I-20 in PDF format.
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  • See SEVIS Help Hub article on Print Dependent's Form I-20 for guidance on printing the dependent's Form I-20.
  • Students or dependents are expected to keep all Forms I-20 issued during the student’s academic career.
  • When information on the Form I-20 changes, it is best to give a new copy to the student or dependent.
  • Find information on allowable electronic signatures and Form I-20 transmission in SEVP’s policy guidance Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20.
  • Print Draft Dependent I-20
    • Downloads the DRAFT Dependent Form I-20 in PDF format.
    • PDF document has the watermark “DRAFT” on each page.
  • View Dependent List
    • Opens the Dependents page.
the Dependents page

 

  • Dependents are listed in the Dependents section.
  • Action links and button available from the Dependents page are:
    • Dependents SEVIS ID: Returns to the Student Information page with a Dependent Information section.
    • Add Dependent: Opens Add Dependent page.
    • Update: Opens Update Dependent page.
    • Terminate: Opens Terminate Dependent page.
    • Return: Returns to the Student Information page. 
  • Return to Student to the Student Information page.

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