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SEVP Spotlight

March 2022| Volume 12 | Issue 1

DIRECTOR'S CORNER

What's New at SEVP

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While the start of spring is a welcomed change, it also means many of you are wrapping up the second semester of the academic year. Now is an opportune time to share reminders and updates from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).

First, I want to share a reminder about the updates to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) STEM Designated Degree Program List and the classification of instructional programs (CIP) Code Nomination Process. The STEM Designated Degree Program List includes a complete list of fields of study that DHS considers to be STEM for the purpose of the 24-month STEM optional practical training (OPT) extension.

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Contact Us

 

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is dedicated to maintaining open communication with international students and academic officials. Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, except federal holidays at 703-603-3400 or SEVP@ice.dhs.gov.

 

If you need assistance with passwords or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) technical help, email SEVISHelpDesk@ice.dhs.gov.

 

To report national vulnerabilities or national security concerns, contact ICE’s Counterterrorism and Criminal Exploitation Unit at CTCEU@ice.dhs.gov. To report exploitation of student visa programs, contact your local HSI special agent by calling 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423) or visit www.ice.gov.

 

Disclaimer: The information presented in SEVP Spotlight is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.