Tagged #sevp
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
DHS
DHS Narrows F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Eligibility Standards
SEVP issues August 2026 broadcast messages establishing stricter requirements for CPT authorization: training must be required for all students and degree-completion-essential.
work authorization
USCIS
SEVP Issues Heightened Guidance on CPT Authorization—New Enforcement Posture for Schools
ICE's SEVP issues Broadcast Message BCM 2608-01 reminding designated school officials of strict CPT authorization requirements and personal liability. Immigration practitioners advising F-1 students must understand the shift in enforcement scrutiny.
nonimmigrant
USCIS
F-1 Student Visa — Initial Issuance, the SEVIS I-20, and the 30-Day Arrival Window
How a prospective F-1 student moves from school admission to a valid I-20, a visa stamp, and a lawful U.S. entry within the 30-day window — and the three places that sequence most often breaks.
nonimmigrant 6 min