What is SEVIS?
SEVIS is an electronic reporting system that provides the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with information on international students and scholars in the United States who hold F, J, and M visas. The DHS has created this internet-based record-keeping system to maintain electronic data for the fields listed below. The system also tracks entries into the U.S. and departures from the U.S. Every school, college and university that admits students or scholars on F, J or M visas is mandated to implement SEVIS.
When did SEVIS go into Effect?
January 30, 2003 is the date when the educational institutions had to be able to fully comply with SEVIS. All F & J students and scholars and their dependents had to have a SEVIS record created by August 1, 2003.
A student or scholar does not have a record generated in SEVIS until a SEVIS I-20 or DS-2019 has been prepared. Consequently, electronic reporting takes place only if a record exists in SEVIS. Once a SEVIS record has been created for an individual, electronic reporting will track any changes that have occurred (i.e., change in major or degree program, cancel or add, or withdrawal of a course, etc.). Students and scholars who request a DHS benefit (i.e., practical training, extension, etc.) have a new SEVIS document prepared as part of the approval process.
What Data Elements are Tracked?
In addition to the information routinely reported on I-20's and DS-2019’s, other information is reported, including but not limited to: academic status, employment, and residential address.
What are the S.E.V.I.S and other DHS Regulations:
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