ACCET Annual Conference SEVP Presentation
ACCET Annual Conference SEVP Presentation Nov. 1, 2016
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Presentation Overview 1
HOT TOPICS FROM SEVP
2
REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
3
FACTS + FIGURES
4
RESOURCES
2
HOT TOPICS FROM SEVP
3
HOT TOPICS FROM SEVP
Final Policy Guidance Overview Pathway Programs Guidance Series • Definitions – Conditional admission – Standards for admission – Pathway program
• What school officials need to know – Form I-20 issuance – Record keeping – Form I-17 updates Read the final guidance in the Operating Instructions section of ICE.gov/SEVP 4
HOT TOPICS FROM SEVP
Form I-17 Filing Evidence Process What DSOs Need to Know • Beginning Oct. 1, 2016 – Provide evidence at the time of petition submission in SEVIS – Scan and email evidence documents to SEVP – Update and Initial petitions
• SEVP email addresses – Initial SEVP-certification petition: • Email [email protected]
– Update to existing Form I-17 petition: • Email [email protected]
– DSO changes: • Email [email protected]
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HOT TOPICS FROM SEVP
Field Representative Unit Update • Remaining vacancies – – – –
Arlington, Virginia San Jose, California Kansas City, Missouri Detroit, Michigan
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REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
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REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
Updating a Locked Form I-17 • SEVIS locks a school’s Form I-17 upon: – Submission of Form I-17 update – Submission for recertification
• While pending adjudication: – Can only submit PDSO or DSO updates
Need help with a locked Form I-17? Contact SRC at [email protected]
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REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
Temporary Absence • Time frame – More than 30 days, but less than five months
• Request and departure – DSO reviews request for temporary absence – SEVIS record set to Terminated for Authorized Early Withdrawal
• Return to the United States – Student must contact their DSO prior to their return – DSO submits correction request to return student’s record to Active status
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REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
Student Transfer Process • New Initial student transfer – Can transfer upon arrival in the United States, within first 30 days – DSOs cannot refuse to transfer a student’s SEVIS record
• Five-month transfer rule – Must attend classes at a new school within five months of the last day student attended classes
• Reporting – Must report to the new school within 15 days of the program start date
• Resources – HSI Tip Line • 866-347-2423 10
REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
Concurrent Enrollment • Definition – F-1 student enrolled simultaneously at two SEVP-certified schools – Both schools contribute to the student’s full course of study
• Form I-20 management – The degree- or certificate-issuing school must issue the student’s Form I-20 and update the student’s SEVIS record
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REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
Remedial Action Plans • Remedial Action Plans for inaccurate student records – Ensure student information is accurate and up to date – Common issues
• Responding to a Remedial Action Plan – SEVP will email Remedial Action Plans to DSOs – Email will provide information about how to resolve the deficiency
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FACTS + FIGURES
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FACTS + FIGURES
Enhancing Customer Service Serving Stakeholders SEVP Field Representatives SINCE DEPLOYMENT IN MAY 2014
23,000+
170+
SCHOOL VISITS
CONFERENCES
14
FACTS + FIGURES
Enhancing Customer Service Serving Stakeholders SEVP School Certification Unit SINCE BEGINNING OF FY 2016
38% DECREASE
45% DECREASE
in backlogged recertification cases
in backlogged Form I-17 update requests
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RESOURCES
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RESOURCES
New on Study in the States Trends and Improvements Section Trends and Improvements Section
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RESOURCES
Engage with SEVP Stay Connected
KEY NEWS AND CONTENT
ENGAGE THROUGH CONFERENCES
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Blog
Fill out the SEVP Event Request Form at StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Conferences
Publications SEVP Spotlight SEVP Outreach Bulletin
@StudyinStates
Facebook.com/StudyintheStates
Linkedin.com/Company/Student-and-Exchange-Visitor-Program
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RESOURCES
SEVP Values Your Feedback • Provide feedback on this conference presentation • Comments reviewed throughout the year
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Survey 19
RESOURCES
SEVP Contact Information
PHONE
EMAIL
703-603-3400
Case-specific questions [email protected]
800-892-4829
Technical issues [email protected]
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, except holidays Closed Wednesdays from 12:50 to 1:20 p.m. for system maintenance and testing
Contact your local field representative for questions about SEVP policies, processes and updates 20
1
Presentation Overview 1
HOT TOPICS FROM SEVP
2
REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
3
FACTS + FIGURES
4
RESOURCES
2
HOT TOPICS FROM SEVP
3
HOT TOPICS FROM SEVP
Final Policy Guidance Overview Pathway Programs Guidance Series • Definitions – Conditional admission – Standards for admission – Pathway program
• What school officials need to know – Form I-20 issuance – Record keeping – Form I-17 updates Read the final guidance in the Operating Instructions section of ICE.gov/SEVP 4
HOT TOPICS FROM SEVP
Form I-17 Filing Evidence Process What DSOs Need to Know • Beginning Oct. 1, 2016 – Provide evidence at the time of petition submission in SEVIS – Scan and email evidence documents to SEVP – Update and Initial petitions
• SEVP email addresses – Initial SEVP-certification petition: • Email [email protected]
– Update to existing Form I-17 petition: • Email [email protected]
– DSO changes: • Email [email protected]
5
HOT TOPICS FROM SEVP
Field Representative Unit Update • Remaining vacancies – – – –
Arlington, Virginia San Jose, California Kansas City, Missouri Detroit, Michigan
6
REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
7
REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
Updating a Locked Form I-17 • SEVIS locks a school’s Form I-17 upon: – Submission of Form I-17 update – Submission for recertification
• While pending adjudication: – Can only submit PDSO or DSO updates
Need help with a locked Form I-17? Contact SRC at [email protected]
8
REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
Temporary Absence • Time frame – More than 30 days, but less than five months
• Request and departure – DSO reviews request for temporary absence – SEVIS record set to Terminated for Authorized Early Withdrawal
• Return to the United States – Student must contact their DSO prior to their return – DSO submits correction request to return student’s record to Active status
9
REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
Student Transfer Process • New Initial student transfer – Can transfer upon arrival in the United States, within first 30 days – DSOs cannot refuse to transfer a student’s SEVIS record
• Five-month transfer rule – Must attend classes at a new school within five months of the last day student attended classes
• Reporting – Must report to the new school within 15 days of the program start date
• Resources – HSI Tip Line • 866-347-2423 10
REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
Concurrent Enrollment • Definition – F-1 student enrolled simultaneously at two SEVP-certified schools – Both schools contribute to the student’s full course of study
• Form I-20 management – The degree- or certificate-issuing school must issue the student’s Form I-20 and update the student’s SEVIS record
11
REMINDERS FOR ESL PROGRAMS
Remedial Action Plans • Remedial Action Plans for inaccurate student records – Ensure student information is accurate and up to date – Common issues
• Responding to a Remedial Action Plan – SEVP will email Remedial Action Plans to DSOs – Email will provide information about how to resolve the deficiency
12
FACTS + FIGURES
13
FACTS + FIGURES
Enhancing Customer Service Serving Stakeholders SEVP Field Representatives SINCE DEPLOYMENT IN MAY 2014
23,000+
170+
SCHOOL VISITS
CONFERENCES
14
FACTS + FIGURES
Enhancing Customer Service Serving Stakeholders SEVP School Certification Unit SINCE BEGINNING OF FY 2016
38% DECREASE
45% DECREASE
in backlogged recertification cases
in backlogged Form I-17 update requests
15
RESOURCES
16
RESOURCES
New on Study in the States Trends and Improvements Section Trends and Improvements Section
17
RESOURCES
Engage with SEVP Stay Connected
KEY NEWS AND CONTENT
ENGAGE THROUGH CONFERENCES
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Blog
Fill out the SEVP Event Request Form at StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Conferences
Publications SEVP Spotlight SEVP Outreach Bulletin
@StudyinStates
Facebook.com/StudyintheStates
Linkedin.com/Company/Student-and-Exchange-Visitor-Program
18
RESOURCES
SEVP Values Your Feedback • Provide feedback on this conference presentation • Comments reviewed throughout the year
StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Survey 19
RESOURCES
SEVP Contact Information
PHONE
703-603-3400
Case-specific questions [email protected]
800-892-4829
Technical issues [email protected]
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, except holidays Closed Wednesdays from 12:50 to 1:20 p.m. for system maintenance and testing
Contact your local field representative for questions about SEVP policies, processes and updates 20
