SEVP | Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

DHS Issues Final Rule Adjusting Limitations on Designated School Official Assignments and Study by F-2 and M-2 Nonimmigrants

Posted on 05/15/2015 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) “to improve management of international student programs and increase opportunities for study… Read More

Posted in DHS, SEVP, Students,

SEVP Announces New Exchange Visitor Program I-901 Mobile Fee Processing Website

Posted on 07/01/2014 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has announced a new automated I-901 Mobile Fee website. The I-901 Mobile Fee site provides automated fee payment for F-1, F-3, M-1, M-3,… Read More

Posted in SEVP,

ICE Releases SEVP Guidance on Errors in Denials of STEM OPT Extensions

Posted on 02/15/2014 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on February 6, 2014, that some optional practical training (OPT) science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) extension applications were denied in error. USCIS… Read More

Posted in ICE, SEVP,

DHS Proposes SEVP Rule

Posted on 12/07/2013 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed to amend its regulations under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to improve management of international student programs and increase opportunities… Read More

Posted in DHS, SEVP,

SEVP Notes Driver’s License and Social Security Difficulties for Students

Posted on 09/16/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) noted on September 6, 2012, that some F and M students are having difficulties when applying for a Social Security number (SSN) or… Read More

Posted in SEVP,

Senate Holds Hearing on Student Visa System

Posted on 08/04/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Senate’s Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security held a hearing on July 24, 2012, on “Strengthening the Integrity of the Student Visa System by Preventing and Detecting Sham… Read More

Posted in ICE, SEVP,

Student and Exchange Visitor Update: F, M, J Visa Processing Resumes Worldwide; Expedited Processing, Record Numbers of Students Announced

Posted on 12/01/2011 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of State recently identified difficulties with its Consolidated Consular Database (CCD) communications with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s (SEVP) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. The Department… Read More

Posted in DOS, J Visas, SEVIS, SEVP, Students,