1. 15th Annual Washington International Education Conference
Feb. 23, 2017

2. Presentation Overview
NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP 1
DON’T FORGET 2
FACTS + FIGURES 3
HELPFUL RESOURCES 4
Provide feedback on this presentation at
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Survey

3. NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP

4. NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP
SEVP Portal
Prepare Now
Overview
Tool for F-1 and M-1 students on post-completion OPT to enter information
Students will not have direct access to SEVIS
Students can add or edit personal and employer information
Launch
Future SEVIS release
Deploy in 2017
Prepare now
Ensure students have accurate addresses listed in SEVIS

5. Form I-17 Filing Evidence Process
NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP
Form I-17 Filing Evidence Process
What DSOs Need to Know
Current process:
Electronically provide evidence at the time of submission in SEVIS
Scan and evidence documents to SEVP
SEVP addresses
Initial SEVP-certification petition:
Update to existing Form I-17 petition:
DSO changes:
Recertification packages:

6. NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW UP StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/SEVIS-Help-Hub
SEVIS Enhancements
SEVIS Release 6.32 – Feb. 24, 2017
Includes enhanced functionality for:
J-1 program event history
Form I-17 history page updates
Uploading Form I-17 evidence
Functionality turned on at a later date
Downloading student and exchange visitor reports
Check out the SEVIS Pre-release Webinar recording
Visit the SEVIS Help Hub for resources and information about future SEVIS releases at:
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/SEVIS-Help-Hub

7. Field Representative Unit Updates
NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW UP
Field Representative Unit Updates
Remaining vacancies
Arlington, Virginia*
Baltimore, Maryland
Detroit, Michigan
Kansas City, Missouri*
San Antonio, Texas
San Jose, California*
* SEVP will train and deploy field representatives to these territories in spring 2017

8. NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW UP
Redesigned FMJFee.com
Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee
Check I-901 SEVIS Fee payment status
New website design and layout to ease navigation
Access from a mobile device
View site news and updates
Contact SEVP for assistance

9. DON’T FORGET…

10. PDSO/DSO Annual Verification
DON’T FORGET
PDSO/DSO Annual Verification
Verify Your School Officials
Verification period
Dec. 2, 2016 to March 2, 2017
PDSO must verify that all current SEVIS users:
Are still employed by the organization and serve as a PDSO or DSO
Require continued SEVIS access
Learn more in the SEVIS Help Hub: StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/SEVIS-Help-Hub

11. The Form I-515A Reminders and Updates
DON’T FORGET
The Form I-515A
Reminders and Updates
Do not create a new SEVIS record to correct a Form I-515A
SEVIS record is invalid until the student departs and re-enters the United States on the new record
Assist students in complying with Form I-515A requirements
Be aware of the new noncompliance procedure
“Intent to Terminate” notices
Questions?
or contact SRC

12. FACTS + FIGURES

13. Showcasing Study in the States
FACTS + FIGURES
Showcasing Study in the States
Site Visitors
NUMBER OF SITE VISITORS*
October: 114,064
November: 104,752
December: 128,988
January:
JANUARY 2017 SITE VISITORS
New site visitors: 139,271
Returning site visitors: 34,520
*Number of unique site visitors

14. Showcasing Study in the States
FACTS + FIGURES
Showcasing Study in the States
Top Countries
UNITED STATES
INDIA
CANADA
NIGERIA
UNITED KINGDOM

15. Showcasing Study in the States
FACTS + FIGURES
Showcasing Study in the States
Top Pages
TOP FIVE PAGES IN JANUARY 2017
School Search page
ACICS Loss of Accreditation: What it Means for Schools and International Students
What is the Form I-20
Home page
Paying Your I-901 SEVIS Fee
TOP REFERRAL SITES
Google
ICE.gov
Facebook
Search.USA.gov

16. HELPFUL RESOURCES

17. SEVP Webinar Series SEVP InFocus Webinars
HELPFUL RESOURCES
SEVP Webinar Series
SEVP InFocus Webinars
Provide program news and updates
Designed for DSOs
SEVP Ask the Experts Webinars
Focus on specific topics of interest to stakeholders
Answer live questions from viewers
View upcoming webinars on the Stakeholder Webinars page
Webinars are free and open to the public
Registration is not required for webinars in the SEVP Webinar Series

18. SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Mark Your Calendars
SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar
Campus Emergency Planning and the International Student Community
Save the date: Feb. 28, 2017, 2–3 p.m. EST
Learn about the importance of campus emergency planning and special considerations for institutions with international students
Learn more on the Stakeholder Webinars page

19. New Study in the States Home Page
HELPFUL RESOURCES
New Study in the States Home Page
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov

20. Trends and Improvements
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Trends and Improvements
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Trends-and-Improvements

21. Engage with SEVP Stay Connected KEY NEWS AND CONTENT
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Engage with SEVP
Stay Connected
KEY NEWS AND CONTENT
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Blog
Publications
SEVP Spotlight
SEVP Outreach Bulletin
ENGAGE THROUGH CONFERENCES
Fill out the SEVP Event Request Form at StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Conferences
Facebook.com/StudyintheStates
@StudyinStates
Linkedin.com/Company/Student-and-Exchange-Visitor-Program

22. SEVP Values Your Feedback
HELPFUL RESOURCES
SEVP Values Your Feedback
Provide feedback on this conference presentation
Comments reviewed throughout the year
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Survey

23. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, except holidays
HELPFUL RESOURCES
SEVP Contact Information
PHONE
Case-specific questions
Technical issues
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, except holidays
Closed Wednesdays from 12:50 to 1:20 p.m. for system maintenance and testing
Contact your local field representative for questions about SEVP policies, processes and updates