Watch the SEVP Fall/Winter 2013 Conference Presentation
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is dedicated to keeping its stakeholders informed on important updates and information related to the program. A recording of our Fall/Winter 2013...
View ArticleHere to Help: International Education Week
Did you know that November 12-18, 2013 is International Education Week? The Department of State and U.S. Department of Education (ED) co-host this annual event to promote and discuss the benefits...
View ArticleResources for Designated School Officials . . . and a Big Thank You
Post by Louis M. Farrell, Director of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program The academic community is at the forefront of our mission and an important partner at the Student and Exchange Visitor...
View ArticleSEVIS by the Numbers Provides Comprehensive Data on International Students
Did you know that there are more international students in the United States from Asia than any other continent? Or that China alone, excluding the rest of Asia, sends more students to the United...
View ArticleSEVP Certification for Beginners
Schools that want to enroll nonimmigrant students must be certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Being certified means that your school can issue Forms I-20, “Certificate of...
View ArticleWhy Do I Need to Attend an SEVP-Certified School?
If you are an F or M student, you must attend a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)‑certified school to maintain your student status. Even though attending a certified school is a requirement,...
View ArticleUse SEVP Guidance for Comment Page to Learn about the Guidance Process
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) uses guidance when making adjudication decisions. Guidance is SEVP’s interpretation of federal laws and regulations that guide decision-making for...
View ArticleWatch Now: SEVP Director Farrell’s SEVIS Update
A new video message from Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Director Lou Farrell to the academic community outlines SEVP’s plan to increase performance and add enhancements to the Student and...
View ArticleWatch the SEVP Spring/Summer 2014 Conference Presentation
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is dedicated to keeping its stakeholders informed on important updates and information related to the program. A recording of SEVP’s Spring/Summer 2014...
View ArticleSEVP Launches First Class of Field Representatives
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is excited to announce the deployment of the first 15 field representatives as part of the new Field Representative Unit. Field representatives will...
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