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MC MCCB 2 2018 S Summe mmer Da Data Confere rence June 4, 2018 1 Presentation Overview 1 FORM I-20 OVERVIEW 2 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 3 THE LATEST NEWS 4 HELPFUL RESOURCES Provide f feedbac ack on this presentat atio ion at

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MC MCCB 2 2018 S Summe mmer Da Data Confere rence

June 4, 2018

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Presentation Overview

FORM I-20 OVERVIEW

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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

2

THE LATEST NEWS

3

HELPFUL RESOURCES

4

Provide f feedbac ack on this presentat atio ion at Studyi yintheStat ates.dhs.gov/Survey

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FO FORM I-20 OVER ERVI VIEW EW

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Form I-20

Issu ssuance

FO FORM I I-20 OV OVERVI VIEW

  • St

Stude dents

– Must meet all qualifications for program of study – Purpose must be to engage in learning and a full course of study

  • DSOs

Os

– Review school’s admission requirements prior to acceptance – Only issue Forms I-20 for programs of study listed on the Form I-17 – Provide Form I-20 directly to prospective or continuing student – Third parties cannot issue Forms I-20

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Form I-20

Sig Signat atures

FO FORM I I-20 OV OVERVI VIEW

  • DSO

SO sig signature

– Issuing Initial or replacement Form I-20 – Travel endorsement prior to international travel

  • Pa

Parent o

  • r legal

al g guardian dian s signat ature

– Necessary if student is 17 years of age or younger – Attests to the following:

  • Signer is student’s parent or legal guardian
  • Information provided for admission to the school is true and correct
  • Student seeking admission to the United States only to pursue a

program of study

  • School can release any information from student’s record to DHS
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Form I-20 Maintenance

Upda dates t s to St Stude dent I Informa matio ion

FO FORM I I-20 OV OVERVI VIEW

  • Federal

al r regulat atio ion r requir ires D s DSOs t s to r report c changes t s to st stude dent in information wit within 2 21 da days

  • Updat

ate a a stude dent’s r s record f d for the f followin wing c changes: s:

– Student or dependent name or address – Academic program and status – Disciplinary action taken by the school – Employment – Failure to maintain status/complete program

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Form I-20

When t to Pr Prin int a a New Co Copy

FO FORM I I-20 OV OVERVI VIEW

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Physical c copy of the f form is is de dest stroyed o

  • r mis

misplac aced

  • For t

travel e endo dorsement, wh when appr appropriate

  • Any su

substan antive c chan ange t to st student in information

– Personal information – Program of study

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REPO PORTI TING REQUI UIREME MENTS

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Record Keeping

Docume ments

REPOR ORTING NG R REQUI QUIREMENT NTS

  • Prosp

spectiv ive s stude dents

– Before issuing the Form I-20, collect and retain copies of:

  • Student’s transcripts
  • Proof of student’s financial ability to pay
  • Other supporting documents that school reviewed
  • Addit

itio ional al d docume ments

– Recommended to retain copies of the following:

  • Passport
  • F-1 visa
  • Form I-94
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Record Keeping

What DSO SOs Sh Should K Know

REPOR ORTING NG R REQUI QUIREMENT NTS

  • Time

me p perio iod

– Retain student records for three years after student finishes

  • Paper vs
  • vs. e

. ele lectronic re record

– Comply with school’s policy for record keeping – Must produce copies upon DHS request

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Reporting

St Stude dent R Regis istratio ion

REPOR ORTING NG R REQUI QUIREMENT NTS

  • Register st

stude dents e engag aged in d in a a full c course o

  • f st

study dy at at leas ast twice e each y h year

– Register for every academic session

  • Includes quarters, trimesters and semesters

– Change session end date from a full year to less than 183 days

For help w wit ith SE SEVIS regis istration, v vis isit the SE SEVIS He S Help Hu Hub StudyintheStates.d .dhs.gov/SEVIS IS-Help-Hub

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Verify Your School Officials

SEVIS A Annual V Verif ific icatio ion Pe Perio iod

REPOR ORTING NG R REQUI QUIREMENT NTS

  • Verif

ific icat atio ion p perio iod

– Dec. 2, 2017, to March 2, 2018

  • PDSO m

must v veri rify fy t tha hat a all c ll curr rrent S SEVIS u users rs:

– Are still employed by the organization and serve as a PDSO or DSO – Require continued SEVIS access

Lea earn mo more i e in the e SEVIS H Hel elp H p Hub: StudyintheStates.d .dhs.gov/SEVIS IS-Help-Hub

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Students and OPT Reporting

Remi minders f for D DSO SOs

REPOR ORTING NG R REQUI QUIREMENT NTS

  • OPT

PT o

  • verview an

and d pu purpo pose

– Students gain experience in a program of study – Students must comply with all U.S. laws and regulations

  • If a stude

dent w witnesse sses f s fraudu dulent a activ ivit ity:

– Contact the HSI Tip Line

  • 866-DHS-2ICE (866-347-2423)
  • ICE.gov/Tips

– Victims and witnesses may be eligible for immigration relief

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THE THE LA LATE TEST N NEWS

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  • SEVP P

Por

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deplo loyed on

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March 2 h 23, , 2018

  • Reminde

ders f for DSO SOs an and d st students:

– Review practical training reporting requirements – Students and DSOs required to keep records up to date – Special considerations for STEM OPT extension

SEVP Portal

THE L E LATES EST N NEWS

Ove verview

DID YOU OU K KNOW?

More than 100,000 students successfully created an SEVP Portal account

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SEVP Portal Users

  • F-1 st

stude dents par participating in in po post st-compl pletio ion O OPT

– Includes students participating in STEM extension

  • M-1 stude

dents p s partic icip ipat atin ing i in practic ical al t train ainin ing

THE L E LATES EST N NEWS

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SEVP Portal Functionality

St Stude dent U Use ses

  • Po

Post-compl pletio ion p practic ical al t train ainin ing s stude dents c s can report:

– Address

  • Physical address
  • Home address

– Telephone numbers – Employer information*

  • Po

Post-compl pletio ion p practic ical al t train ainin ing s stude dents c s can monit itor:

– Employment authorization

* STEM OPT students are unable to add a new employer or change their employer start date due to STEM OPT regulatory requirements

THE L E LATES EST N NEWS

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Aired o

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ch 20, 20, 20 2018

  • Provide

ided i d introductio ion t to t the S SEVP P P Portal al

– Create an SEVP Portal account – Navigate the SEVP Portal – Resources on Study in the States

  • Recordin

ding a and webinar ar resources a availa lable le o

  • n the

St Stakeholde der Webin inars pag page

– Studyi yintheStat ates.dhs.gov/Webinars

Watch It Again

THE L E LATES EST N NEWS

SE SEVP Spe Special R Repo port W Webinar ar: SE SEVP P Portal al

DSOs: s:

Let your students know about the webinar recording

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HE HELP LPFUL RE RESO SOURCES

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  • Aire

red on

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May 3 y 3, , 2018

  • Pr

Provided t the l lat atest pr program n news ws an and d upda pdates

– SEVP Portal deployment – Enhanced evidence guides – Tips and reminders for the end

  • f the school year

– Spotlight on SEVP’s government partners – New resources on Study in the States

Watch it Now

HELPFUL R L RESOURCES

Spr Spring 2 2018 SE SEVP I InFocus W Webinar ar

MISS T THE W WEBINA INAR?

Access a recording and associated resources on Study in the States today

Studyi yintheStat ates.dhs.gov/Webinars

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SEVP Portal Help

HELPFUL R L RESOURCES

Studyi yintheStat ates.dhs.gov/SEVP-Portal al-Help

Create an SEVP Portal account and download the SEVP Portal User Guide Resources for DSOs about SEVP Portal interface with SEVIS Navigate and update information through the SEVP Portal SEVP Portal videos and infographic for students

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Guide to Studying in the States

HELPFUL R L RESOURCES

Studyi yintheStat ates.dhs.gov/Guide-to-Stud udying ng-in in-the-Stat ates

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Engage with SEVP

HELPFUL R L RESOURCES

Stay C 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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SEVP Values Your Feedback

HELPFUL R L RESOURCES

  • Provide feedback on this conference presentation
  • Comments improve field representative performance

Studyinthe heStates.dhs hs.gov/Field-Repr epres esen enta tati tive-Eve vent-Survey ey

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PHONE

703-603-3400 800-892-4829

EMAIL

Case-specific questions SEVP@ice.d .dhs.g .gov Technical issues SEVIS ISHe HelpDesk@ice.d .dhs.g s.gov

Mon

  • nday thr

hrou

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Friday, 8 8 a.m. t to 6

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ET, exce cept f federal hol holidays Additional contact information at Studyi yint ntheStat ates.dhs.gov/Cont ntac act-Us Us

Emer merson T Toledo, Ter erritory #27

Emerson.B .B.Toled edo@ice.d .dhs.g .gov 202-276-1161

SEVP Contact Information

HELPFUL R L RESOURCES