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Frequently Asked Questions Study in the States

WEBF-1 and M-1 students have the responsibility to purchase health insurance for themselves and their families while they study in the United States. The Student and Exchange …

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STEM OPT Frequently Asked Questions Study in the States

WEBUnder current tax laws, if your STEM OPT participant is exempt from payroll taxes, you save an amount equal to 6.2 percent of the STEM OPT participant’s salary up to the …

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Homepage Study in the States

WEBSEVP ended its COVID-19 guidance on May 11, 2023, consistent with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. Learn More. Update: Dong v. …

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School Search Study in the States

WEBUse the School Search Map to find Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools and programs eligible to enroll F-1 and M-1 students in the United States. …

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Eligible CIP Codes for the STEM OPT Extension

WEBEligible CIP Codes. DHS’s STEM designated degree program list includes all STEM fields qualifying an F-1 student for a STEM OPT extension. DHS determined a “STEM field” is …

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Students: Determining STEM OPT Extension Eligibility

WEBDHS grants STEM OPT extensions to eligible F-1 students who are currently in a period of post-completion OPT once per degree level (i.e., bachelor's, master's or doctorate). A …

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STEM OPT Hub Study in the States

WEBStudents, designated school officials (DSOs) and employers can use this page to learn about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) rules and regulations for the …

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STEM OPT Extension Overview Study in the States

WEBSTEM OPT Extension Overview. The STEM OPT extension is a 24-month period of temporary training that directly relates to an F-1 student's program of study in an …

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Questions from Designated School Officials: How do F-1 students …

WEBQuestions from Designated School Officials is a blog series on Study in the States for designated school officials (DSOs). Each month, we will answer a question …

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DSOs: Recommending Students for the STEM OPT Extension

WEBDHS designed the STEM OPT extension to have minimal impact on DSOs at Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools. However, DHS realizes that DSOs …

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Review the Updated DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List

WEBThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice on July 12, 2023, announcing the addition of eight Classification of …

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Read About the Latest Updates to COVID-19 Resources

WEBRead About the Latest Updates to COVID-19 Resources. August 13, 2020. PLEASE NOTE: The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) ended its …

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Students Study in the States

WEBStudents. Prospective and current F or M students can use information and resources on this page to learn about the process for becoming an international student and the rules …

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Full Course of Study Study in the States

WEBYes. No. To maintain your status as an F-1 or M-1 student in the United States, you must enroll in a full course of study at the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) …

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Training Opportunities in the United States

WEBThe United States allows eligible international students and new graduates the opportunity to gain on-the-job-learning that supplements knowledge gained in their academic …

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SEVIS Basics Study in the States

WEBKey SEVIS Pages. Visit these resources to learn about important and helpful SEVIS pages and functionality, including the student information page, mass actions and …

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Now Available: 2020 STEM Designated Degree Program List

WEBThe Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) recently updated the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List at ICE.gov/SEVP to reflect changes made as part of …

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F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Study in the States

WEBOPT Process at a Glance. Remind your F-1 students: Not to file the Form I-765, “Application for Employment Authorization,” until you have recommended OPT in their …

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Students and the Form I-20 Study in the States

WEBThe Form I-20 lists your program start date, 30 days before which you are allowed to enter the United States. F-1 and M-1 student visas can be issued up to 365 days in advance …

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F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension

WEBScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training (OPT) refers to the 24-month extension of post-completion OPT. …

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Read an Update on Federal Guidance for the 2021-22 Academic Year

WEBF and M students and schools certified by SEVP should continue to abide by guidance issued in March 2020 for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year. The guidance …

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SEVP Certified Schools April 28, 2021 Updated

WEBA. T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville Coll of Osteopathic MedicineY N Kirksville MO 3606 A. T. Still University of Health Sciences Arizona School …

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