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SEVP at a Glance October 2016
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Presentation Overview
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
THE LATEST NEWS 1
NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP 2
DON’T FORGET 3
FACTS + FIGURES 4
HELPFUL RESOURCES 5
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THE LATEST NEWS
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THE LATEST NEWS
Form I-17 Filing Evidence Process
• Beginning Oct. 1, 2016 – Electronically provide evidence at the time of submission in SEVIS – Scan and email evidence documents to SEVP
• SEVP email addresses – Initial SEVP-certification petition:
• Email [email protected] – Update to existing Form I-17 petition:
• Email [email protected] – DSO changes:
• Email [email protected]
What DSOs Need to Know
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• Overview – Tool for certain international students to enter information
• Students will not have direct access to SEVIS – Ability to report personal and employer information – Used to report information for F-1 students on post-completion OPT
• Launch – December 2016 SEVIS release – Prepare now
• Ensure students have accurate email addresses listed in SEVIS
Introducing the SEVP Portal
THE LATEST NEWS
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• Interfacing with SEVIS – SEVIS pushes data to the portal – SEVP Portal sends an email to the student with a unique link – Student creates an account
• DSO functionality in SEVIS – Add, edit and remove employer information – Resend SEVP Portal account creation emails – Access reports on data changed by students – Receive an alert list when students make changes
Portal Functionality
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Upcoming SEVP Portal Communications
• SEVP Special Report Webinar: SEVP Portal – Save the date
• Nov. 19, 2016, from 2 to 3 p.m. EST – Designed for DSOs and
F-1 international students – Learn about the portal and
ask SEVP representatives questions
• Study in the States – Blog posts and social media announcements – Dedicated section with information for students and schools
Stay Informed
Stay tuned to Study in the States for additional information
THE LATEST NEWS
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NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP
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NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP
Final Policy Guidance
• Conditional admission – Interprets the Form I-20 issuance regulation for prospective F-1 and
M-1 students
• The Form I-20 and the English proficiency field – Explains how to utilize the English proficiency checkboxes on the
Form I-20
Learn more : StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/SEVP-Guidance-for-
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• Pathway programs
• Change of ownership
• Documents accepted in lieu of accreditation
• Student absence and school breaks
• Student employment – F-1 internship with an international organization – F-1 emergent circumstances – F-1 and M-1 general employment – F-1 on-campus employment – F-1 off-campus employment
Upcoming Policy Guidance
NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP
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• SEVIS Release 6.29 – Sept. 30, 2016 – Improvements to the Form I-17 updates workflow – Improvements to correction requests
for F and M students – SEVIS Broadcast Message archive
• SEVIS Release 6.30 – December 2016 – SEVP Portal deployment in SEVIS
SEVIS Enhancements
Check the SEVIS Help Hub for SEVIS release resources
NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP
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Around SEVP
NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP
Extension of employment authorization eligibility for certain Syrian students
Field representative vacancies
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DON’T FORGET…
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STEM OPT
• DSO responsibilities – Determine completeness of the Form I-983 – Validate student SEVIS information – Manage student records
• Students and temporary staffing agencies – Permitted to use staffing agencies to find a training opportunity – Agency cannot complete and sign the Form I-983
• Site visits – Check information related to student’s STEM OPT employment – DHS will provide notice at least 48 hours in advance
Reminders for DSOs
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The Form I-515A
• Situation: Form I-515A and a new SEVIS record – DSOs should not attempt to resolve a Form I-515A by generating a
new SEVIS record – Assist students in complying with the Form I-515A
• Noncompliance procedure – “Intent to Terminate” notices
• Questions? – Email [email protected] or contact the SRC
New Noncompliance Termination Procedure
DON’T FORGET
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Remedial Action Plans
• Remedial Action Plans for inaccurate student records – Ensure student information is accurate and up-to-date – Common issues
• Responding to a Remedial Action Plan – SEVP will email Remedial Action Plans to DSOs – Email will provide information about how to resolve the deficiency
Ensure Accurate Student Records
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FACTS + FIGURES
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SEVP Field Representative SINCE DEPLOYMENT IN MAY 2014
Enhancing Customer Service Serving Stakeholders
FACTS + FIGURES
23,000+ SCHOOL VISITS
160+ CONFERENCES
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SEVP School Certification Unit SINCE BEGINNING OF FY 2016
Enhancing Customer Service Serving Stakeholders
FACTS + FIGURES
38% DECREASE in backlogged
recertification cases
45% DECREASE in backlogged
updates
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Enhancing Customer Service SEVP Response Center
FACTS + FIGURES
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HELPFUL RESOURCES
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Upcoming SEVP Webinars
• SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar: Form I-983 – Oct. 17, 2016, 2 – 3 p.m. EDT – For DSOs, international
students and STEM OPT employers – Learn about the Form I-983
Ask SEVP representatives questions
• SEVP Special Report Webinar: SEVP Portal – Nov. 19, 2016, 2 – 3 p.m. EST – Designed for international students – Learn how to use the SEVP Portal
Mark Your Calendars
Learn more on the Stakeholder Webinars page
HELPFUL RESOURCES
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New on Study in the States
Trends and Improvements Section
Trends and Improvements Section
HELPFUL RESOURCES
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STEM OPT Hub
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Form I-983 video tutorial
Transitioning to 24-month extension
Information for students and employers
May 2016 regulation implementation overview
Form I-983 information
Information for DSOs
Additional resources
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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
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HELPFUL RESOURCES
SEVP Values Your Feedback
• Provide feedback on this conference presentation
• Comments improve field representative performance
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Field-Representative-Event-Survey
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SEVP Response Center
PHONE 703-603-3400
800-892-4829
EMAIL Case-specific questions
Technical issues [email protected]
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
Additional contact information at StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Contact-Us
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Contact Information
Territory 52: Kelly Ludovici [email protected]
Territory 53: Beverly Plowucha [email protected]
Territory 54: Sophia Ng [email protected]
Territory 55: Krista Gard [email protected]
Territory 56: Michael Sweeney [email protected]
Territory 51: Carmen Ghiran [email protected]