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Reminders About Summer Employment for International Students

Another school year in the books! The start of summer marks a period when many F and M international students begin employment and/or practical training opportunities, and with that comes reporting requirements and the need to look out for fraudulent activity. This helps ensure the integrity of the system so international students can gain practical work experience while studying in the U.S. We recognize the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect international student employment. I encourage you to visit our online resources and make sure you are up-to-date on new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services flexibilities for some optional practical training (OPT) applicants and new online filing options for F-1 OPT applicants. F and M students and Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools should continue to abide by guidance issued in March 2020 for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year. Continue to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for SEVP Stakeholders for guidance and resources.  Read More

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The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is dedicated to maintaining open communication with international students and academic officials. Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, except federal holidays at 703-603-3400 or SEVP@ice.dhs.gov.

If you need assistance with passwords or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) technical help, email SEVISHelpDesk@ice.dhs.gov.

To report national vulnerabilities or national security concerns, contact ICE’s Counterterrorism and Criminal Exploitation Unit at CTCEU@ice.dhs.gov. To report exploitation of student visa programs, contact your local HSI special agent by calling 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423) or visit www.ice.gov.

Disclaimer: The information presented in SEVP Spotlight is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

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