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Welcome to News and Updates from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). This message provides useful information for the international student and academic communities.

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Prepare for the Launch of the SEVP Portal

On March 23, 2018, SEVP will launch the SEVP Portal, a new tool that allows F-1 students on post‑completion optional practical training and M-1 students on practical training to report certain information directly to SEVP.

Learn more about the SEVP Portal and how to ensure eligible students can create an account on Study in the States. For more in-depth information about how to use the portal, visit the SEVP Portal Help section.

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Visit the New Guide to Studying in the States

In February 2018, SEVP launched the Guide to Studying in the States. This updated tool allows prospective and current F and M students to create a customized guide with information on preparing to enter the United States, traveling, studying, student benefits, change of status and departing the United States.

Explore the new Guide to Studying in the States and share it with your international students.

Read the March 2018 Edition of SEVP Spotlight

SEVP recently published its quarterly edition of SEVP Spotlight, a newsletter for the academic community. The latest issue includes an article from SEVP Director Rachel Canty about new SEVP tools and how they help improve understanding of federal regulations and enhance student compliance.

Download the March 2018 edition of SEVP Spotlight on Study in the States.

Watch the Recording of the Latest SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar

Did you miss the SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar: Get to Know the SEVP Response Center (SRC) on Feb. 28? The webinar provided an in-depth look at SRC's operations and processes. Additionally, SEVP representatives responded to both pre-submitted and live stakeholder questions.

Visit the SEVP Ask the Experts: Get to Know the SEVP Response Center page on Study in the States to access the webinar recording and other materials.

STAY CONNECTED

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program that administers the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). It ensures that government agencies have essential data related to nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors to preserve national security. SEVP provides approval and oversight to schools authorized to enroll F and M nonimmigrant students and gives guidance to both schools and students about the requirements for maintaining their status.

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