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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.

Tune in to the Spring 2019 SEVP InFocus Webinar

Want to hear about the latest news from SEVP? Don’t miss the Spring 2019 SEVP InFocus Webinar on Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT, to learn more about the latest program news and updates affecting SEVP-certified schools and international students.

To learn more about the webinar and save the date to your calendar, visit the Spring 2019 SEVP InFocus Webinar page.

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Need Help with the SEVP Portal?

The latest SEVP Portal releases included changes for students who currently use the portal and information that DSOs should share with portal users. If you need help using the SEVP Portal, read the Students: Visit these SEVP Portal Resources blog on Study in the States for a list of SEVP Portal resources.

Be Aware of TOEFL Scams

School officials and students should report any suspicion of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)-related fraud to the SEVP Response Center and the Educational Testing Service. You can also report any suspicious activity to the Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line. For information about these scams, visit the Study in the States blog.

Don’t Miss the March 2019 Edition of SEVP Spotlight

On March 28, SEVP published its quarterly edition of SEVP Spotlight. The newsletter for the academic community includes important program news, seasonal reminders and updates relevant to the international student life cycle. Read the full newsletter on the March 2019 SEVP Spotlight page on Study in the States.

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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