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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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Review the Updated DHS STEM Designated Degree …

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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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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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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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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Eligible CIP Codes for the STEM OPT Extension

WEBDHS maintains a complete list of fields that fall within the regulatory definition of “STEM field” that qualifies certain degrees to fulfill the extension requirement. This list is known …

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions Study in the States

WEBBelow are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about international student process in the United States. To skip to a specific section, use the anchored links below. …

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6847 Study in the States

WEBAs a new session starts, designated school officials (DSOs) should be mindful of the program end dates (PEDs) listed on your international students’ Forms I-20, “Certificates …

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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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Certificates of Eligibility Study in the States

WEBCertificates of Eligibility. Visit these resources to learn about the Form I-20, "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status," including how to create initial student …

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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 …

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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 …

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The Difference Between Clock Hours and Credit Hours

WEBAll F-1 and M-1 students are required to enroll in a full course of study. A full course of study is defined by a total number of clock hours or credit hours a student …

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Reduced Course Load Study in the States

WEBAuthorizing a Reduced Course Load Process at a Glance. For students to keep F-1 and M-1 status, a DSO must approve all RCLs. The DSO does this by entering …

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F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension

WEBIn this document: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training (OPT) refers to the 24-month extension of post …

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174594 Study in the States

WEBStudents. Go to Students Page; Popular Links; Students and the Form I-20; Maintaining Status; Paying the I-901 SEVIS Fee; Kindergarten to Grade 12 Students

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Be Prepared for International Student Fees Study in the States

WEBAs an F or M student, below are the mandatory fees that you must pay to the U.S. government in order to study in the country: I-901 SEVIS Fee: Before you can enter …

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