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SEVIS Reporting Requirements for Academic Institutions at the Start of Each Term or Session 06/16/05
How To Prepare For A Site Visit (PDF)
I-17 Update/Edit Job Aid (PDF)
How To Prepare For A Site Visit (PDF)
(updated: March 15, 2007)
I-17 Update/Edit Job Aid (PDF)
(updated: October 2, 2007)
I-17 Frequently Asked Questions
Recertification
School Recertification Update (PDF)
(updated: December 11, 2008)
Resources
Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) Offices
Location of all Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) Offices in the United States.
(Updated: June 16, 2009)
Training
DSO Training Course A Web-based Training Course for Designated School Officials
Release 5.1 Training Slides – F/M Users (PDF)
Release 5.1 - 5.2 Training Slides – J Users (PDF)
I-20 User Manual
Release 5.1 Training Slides – F/M Users (PDF)
Release 5.1 - 5.2 Training Slides – J Users (PDF)
I-20 User Manual
(updated: February 22, 2007)
I-515A Tool Kit
I-515A Tool Kit (PDF) will help to ensure
a smooth travel experience for International Students and Exchange Visitors.
(updated: October 3, 2007)
Policy
Notices
Technical Information
Technical Conference Call - Questions and Answers
Emergency Information
SEVIS Approved Schools
List of SEVIS Approved Schools (PDF)
Map of SEVIS Approved Schools
(updated: July 14, 2009)
Map of SEVIS Approved Schools
(updated: July 14, 2009)
Useful Links
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
US-VISIT
Information on who must enroll in U.S. VISIT and the processes used.
USCIS Forms and Fees
Copies of forms and instructions to use when filing with USCIS for a benefit. This includes links to electronic filing.
USCIS
General information on U.S. immigration policies.
Information on who must enroll in U.S. VISIT and the processes used.
USCIS Forms and Fees
Copies of forms and instructions to use when filing with USCIS for a benefit. This includes links to electronic filing.
USCIS
General information on U.S. immigration policies.
Department of State
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Information on exchange visitors (J visa holders) and exchange visitor sponsors.
Consular Affairs
Page includes links to locate local consulates.
Obtain a Student Visa
EducationUSA
Assists international students with finding, applying, and preparing for study at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Legal Requirements for Foreign Students in Public K-12 Schools
Department of State web page summarizing the legal requirements for foreign students wishing to study in United States public schools at the K thru 12 grade levels.
Information on exchange visitors (J visa holders) and exchange visitor sponsors.
Consular Affairs
Page includes links to locate local consulates.
Obtain a Student Visa
EducationUSA
Assists international students with finding, applying, and preparing for study at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Legal Requirements for Foreign Students in Public K-12 Schools
Department of State web page summarizing the legal requirements for foreign students wishing to study in United States public schools at the K thru 12 grade levels.
Social Security
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Information on how and when you can obtain a Social Security Number.
Information on how and when you can obtain a Social Security Number.
Federal Income Tax Information
Tax Information for Foreign Students and Scholars.
Foreigners temporarily present in the United States as students, scholars, teachers, researchers, exchange visitors, and cultural exchange visitors are subject to special rules with respect to the taxation of their income. This web page contains extensive information on the rules and requirements for those individuals.
Foreigners temporarily present in the United States as students, scholars, teachers, researchers, exchange visitors, and cultural exchange visitors are subject to special rules with respect to the taxation of their income. This web page contains extensive information on the rules and requirements for those individuals.
Department of Education
Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Programs Accredited by Accrediting Agencies and State Approval Agencies Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education
The database lists approximately 6,900 postsecondary educational institutions and programs, each of which is accredited by an accrediting agency or state approval agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education" within the meaning of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). The database does not include a number of postsecondary educational institutions and programs that elect not to seek accreditation but nevertheless may provide a quality postsecondary education. The U.S. Department of Education recommends that the database be used as one source of qualitative information and that additional sources of qualitative information be consulted.
The database lists approximately 6,900 postsecondary educational institutions and programs, each of which is accredited by an accrediting agency or state approval agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education" within the meaning of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). The database does not include a number of postsecondary educational institutions and programs that elect not to seek accreditation but nevertheless may provide a quality postsecondary education. The U.S. Department of Education recommends that the database be used as one source of qualitative information and that additional sources of qualitative information be consulted.
Immigration Laws and Regulations
Federal Register Home Page
Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
Electronic Version of 8 CFR 214
Links to all CFR(8 CFR 214 is the section of the immigration regulations dealing with nonimmigrant status.)
Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
Electronic Version of 8 CFR 214
Links to all CFR(8 CFR 214 is the section of the immigration regulations dealing with nonimmigrant status.)
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