SEVP posted a set of slides to be used to train SEVIS users on SEVIS Release 5.7, scheduled for implementation in summer 2007. The F/M training slides cover the following changes to SEVIS:

  • New Message Board Functionality
  • Enhancements to:
    • Initial Status Student Actions
    • Student Major/Minor Selection
    • Student/Dependent Search
    • OPT Edit Command
    • Pending Status OPT Display
    • Reinstatement Update Successful
  • Updates to:
    • Registration Current Session End Date
    • M-1 Extension New Program End Date
    • Defer Attendance
    • Country Lists/Tables
    • Visa Issuance Post List/Table


SEVP has also posted SEVIS 5.7 J Training Slides.

The slides, posted on June 14, 2007, bear a June 19, 2007 date.