This Broadcast Message from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to SEVIS users explains procedures for the new adjudicable fields in SEVIS 6.8, implemented on June 24, 2011.

SEVP guidance clarifies that F-1 Libyan students who attend English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are eligible for special student relief.

A primer on essential concepts of special student relief, extracted from the NAFSA Adviser's Manual.

SEVP used this slide show at the 2011 NAFSA Conference and Expo in Vancouver, Canada, to present on the topic of school recertification.

A SEVIS Release 6.8 Anticipated System Changes notice describes the changes to SEVIS batch and RTI that are expected with SEVIS Release 6.8, scheduled for implementation on June 17, 2011.

SEVP Guidance On IEP Accreditation Law On May 18, 2011, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) sent this guidance on the intensive English program (IEP) accreditation law, in a broadcast message to SEVIS users. To: All SEVIS Users Date: May 18, 2011 Re: Notice for English Language Training

On May 23, 2008, NAFSA submitted a comment letter regarding the April 8, 2008 interim final rule establishing 17-month STEM OPT and other matters.

DHS STEM Designated Degree Programs List 2011 On May 12, 2011, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program sent this Broadcast Message to SEVIS users, communicating long-anticipated updates to the 2008 STEM-Designated Degree Program List. To: All SEVIS Users Date: May 12, 2011 Re: Additi

DHS Withdraws NSEERS Country Designations The Department of Homeland Security issued a notice effective April 28, 2011, that it has removed the following countries from designation under the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS): Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt