Section |
Link |
Function |
View |
Event History |
- Opens the Event History page, which allows users to view information about all actions taken on a nonimmigrant’s record since it was created.
- DSOs can only view events that occurred at their school or at that program level.
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View |
Request/ Authorization Detail |
- Opens the Current Request/Authorization Details page.
- Only pending requests or approved requests with future end dates appear on this page.
Note: The student’s past history does not display.
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View |
Employment Information |
- Opens the Employment Information page.
- This page lists all authorizations for an individual SEVIS ID.
Note: It does not list any authorizations for the same individual with another SEVIS ID. |
Actions |
Authorize to Drop Below Full Course |
- Opens the Authorize to Drop Below Full Course page.
- Lists any existing Authorizations and reason(s).
- Provides link to create a New Authorize to Drop Below Full Course.
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Actions |
Change Education Level |
- Opens the Create I-20 for Change Education Level page.
- Use this link when a student finished one program of study at your school and will begin another one.
Note: To correct the student’s education level, because of an error in the record, edit the Program Information. |
Actions |
Complete Program |
- Opens the Complete Program page.
- Use this link when a student has completed his/her stay in the United States and has departed, or will depart in the immediate future.
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Actions |
Disciplinary Action |
- Opens the Disciplinary Action page.
- Use this page to report a disciplinary action taken, because the student was convicted of a crime.
- This update will not affect the student’s status.
- SEVIS displays this link on records in Active status.
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Actions |
Extend Program |
- Opens the Extend Program page.
- Use this page to change a student’s Program End Date to reflect that additional time is needed to complete the course, because of medical or academic circumstances.
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Actions |
Shorten Program |
- Opens the Shorten Program page.
- Use this page to update a student’s Program End Date to reflect an early end to their program.
- The Shorten Program option is available when students are currently in Active status.
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Actions |
Terminate Student |
- Opens the Terminate Student page.
- Use this link for students who will/are not maintaining their F or M status.
- This option displays on records in Active or Initial status.
Note: See Terminate a Student/Dependent in SEVIS Help Hub for detailed guidance on this function. |
Actions |
Transfer Out |
- Opens the Transfer Out page.
- Use this link when a student will transfer their SEVIS record to another school.
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Actions |
Verify Status |
- Opens the Verify Status page.
- The Verify Status option only appears on Active student records that have not been updated in six months, regardless of program end date.
- Use this page to verify a student record should still be in Active status.
Note: See Alerts and Student Lists on the SEVIS Help Hub for differences between Verify Status link and the Active Students Requiring Status Verification alert.
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Employment/ Training |
CPT Employment Authorization |
- Opens the CPT Employment page.
- Use this link to authorize an F-1 student for curricular practical training (CPT) that directly relates to the student’s major area of study.
Note: Employment/Training section only displays if the student is in Active status. |
Employment/ Training |
Off-Campus Employment |
- Opens the Off-Campus Employment page.
- Use this link to recommend an F-1 student for Off-Campus Employment.
- Off-campus employment must be authorized by USCIS through the issuance of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
Note: Employment/Training section only displays if the student is in Active status.
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Employment/ Training |
OPT Request |
Note: Employment/Training section only displays if the student is in Active status. |
Corrections |
Request Change to Program Dates |
- Opens Request Change to Program Dates page.
- Use this link to ask SEVP to change a student’s program dates in SEVIS, if you cannot make the change yourself. However, SEVP must approve this type of request.
Note: Do not confuse this program date correction with:
- Extend Program
- Shorten Program
- Complete Program
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Corrections |
Request Change to Student Request |
- Opens Request Change to Student Request page.
- Use this link to request a change to the status of a student request in SEVIS, once the student has provided evidence of the correct status.
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Corrections |
Request Change to Student Status |
- Opens Request Change to Student Status page.
- Use this link to request a change to a student’s status. While school officials can change the status of some records, SEVP must approve most status changes.
Note: DSOs may not request a change from Terminated status for transfer-in students in Terminated status. This requires a data fix or a reinstatement. |
Corrections |
View and Cancel Pending Correction Request |
- Opens Pending Correction Requests page.
- Use this link to view and cancel a pending correction request.
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Corrections |
Request Change to Termination Reason |
- Opens Request Change to Termination Reason page.
- Use this link to request a change to a termination reason.
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Corrections |
Return to Initial Status |
- Opens Confirm message to either Agree or Cancel request.
- Use this link to request a return to a student to Initial status.
Note: DSO must provide a reason for return to Initial status. |
Corrections |
Extend Program |
- Opens Confirm message to either Agree Use this link to request an extension to a student’s program.
Note: DSO must provide a reason for the extension.
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