International Students and Schools

Summary of NAFSA's February 9, 2005 liaison call with SEVP.

NAFSA Compilation of July 16, 2009 SEVP Documents and Fact SheetsThis is a NAFSA compilation of various SEVP documents and fact sheets posted on the SEVP Web site (www.ice.gov sevis) on 07 16 2009.

Topics covered in NAFSA's July 22, 2009 SEVIS liaison call with SEVP and USCIS include: Cap Gap for Filed and Receipted H-1B Claims and H1-B Approvals I-901 Fee Charge-Back Procedure for Requesting Data Push from SEVIS to CCD

In 2009, SEVP prepared this checklist to assist students who are applying for non STEM optional practical training (OPT).

SEVP F 1 Cap Gap Fact Sheet For EmployersSEVP prepared this fact sheet for F 1 students to give to their employer to explain the nature of the H 1B cap gap extension of optional practical training (OPT).

INS March 2000 memo on 212(a)(9)(B) unlawful presence while EOS or COS pending.

INS March 2000 memo on 222(g) overstay while EOS or COS pendingIn this March 3, 2000 memo, INS states that an alien who has filed a timely, non frivolous application for extension or change of nonimmigrant status (EOS or COS)

INS letter from J. Bednarz to D. Swaim discussing OPT issuesExcerpts from the March April 1993 correspondence between Jackie Bednarz, Chief, Nonimmigrant Branch, Adjudications, INS (HQ 214.f C, April 5, 1993) and attorney David Swaim, concerning various optional practical training.

October 17, 2003 Memo from SEVP on SEVIS Registration for F and M Students.