Adjusting to COVID-19 and Looking Ahead to 2021

Read a 2020 recap from SEVP Director Canty

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SEVP Spotlight December 2020 | Volume 10 | Issue 4 DIRECTOR'S CORNER Adjusting to COVID-19 and Looking Ahead to 2021   The year is quickly coming to a close and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) would not have been able to adjust and pivot in these unprecedented times without the help of our stakeholders. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to serving the international student community.   This year, SEVP worked closely with our colleagues within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop guidance that took into account the unique circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that F and M students could make normal progress in a full course of study as required by federal regulations:  76 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding COVID-19 guidance The COVID-19 Resource page on Study in the States 14 COVID-19 related Study in the States blog posts 108 Social Media posts As we look towards the upcoming spring semester, I want to provide a couple of key reminders to the international student community. Read More Contact Us   The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is dedicated to maintaining open communication with international students and academic officials. Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, except federal holidays at 703-603-3400 or SEVP@ice.dhs.gov.   If you need assistance with passwords or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) technical help, email SEVISHelpDesk@ice.dhs.gov.   To report national vulnerabilities or national security concerns, contact ICE's Counterterrorism and Criminal Exploitation Unit at CTCEU@ice.dhs.gov. To report exploitation of student visa programs, contact your local HSI special agent by calling 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423) or visit www.ice.gov.   Disclaimer: The information presented in SEVP Spotlight is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.     STAY CONNECTED

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program that administers the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). It ensures that government agencies have essential data related to nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors to preserve national security. SEVP provides approval and oversight to schools authorized to enroll F and M nonimmigrant students and gives guidance to both schools and students about the requirements for maintaining their status.

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