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International Students 

The international student has some responsibilities to attend to before they can enter the United States to attend a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) certified school or program. This section of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) website is here to assist with those responsibilities.

How To Become an International Student

One of the first responsibilities for the international student or exchange visitor is to apply for a visa. The following links will assist with this process. Keep in mind that visas are issued by American embassies and consulates.

Department of State Visas

SEVIS Approved Schools

List of Approved Schools (PDF) 
Map of Approved Schools  


Tips for International Students 

Upon Arriving at a U.S. Port of Entry (US POE)

What a Student Can Expect

Spanish (PDF) 
Japanese (PDF)
Korean (PDF)
Chinese (PDF)

Maintaining Your Status

English (PDF)
Spanish (PDF)
Arabic (PDF)
Japanese (PDF)
Korean (PDF)
Chinese (PDF)

Important Immigration Documents

Passports
I-20/DS 2019
I-94

Travel

FAQ for Travel Reentry: F Visa (PDF)

I-515A Tool Kit
I-515A Tool Kit (PDF) will help to ensure a smooth travel experience for International Students and Exchange Visitors.

Employment

Pursuing Employment In The United States (PDF)
Memo on Pursuing Employment In The United States (PDF)

Social Security

New Procedure between the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State(PDF)

Departing the U.S.
I-94

Emergency Information

SEVIS Tips for Emergency Evacuations
Replace Lost or Stolen Documents
Emergency FAQs

Technical Information

New and Improved SEVIS I-901 Fee Transfer Capability

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.

Department of State

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.

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.

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.)
Source:http://www.ice.gov/sevis/
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