SEVP at a Glance. October 2016

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1 SEVP at a Glance October

2 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW Presentation Overview THE LATEST NEWS NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP DON T FORGET FACTS + FIGURES HELPFUL RESOURCES 2

3 THE LATEST NEWS 3

4 THE LATEST NEWS Form I-17 Filing Evidence Process What DSOs Need to Know Beginning Oct. 1, 2016 Electronically provide evidence at the time of submission in SEVIS Scan and evidence documents to SEVP SEVP addresses Initial SEVP-certification petition: Update to existing Form I-17 petition: DSO changes: 4

5 THE LATEST NEWS Introducing the SEVP Portal Overview Tool for certain international students to enter information Students will not have direct access to SEVIS Ability to report personal and employer information Used to report information for F-1 students on post-completion OPT Launch December 2016 SEVIS release Prepare now Ensure students have accurate addresses listed in SEVIS 5

6 THE LATEST NEWS Portal Functionality Interfacing with SEVIS SEVIS pushes data to the portal SEVP Portal sends an to the student with a unique link Student creates an account DSO functionality in SEVIS Add, edit and remove employer information Resend SEVP Portal account creation s Access reports on data changed by students Receive an alert list when students make changes 6

7 THE LATEST NEWS Stay Informed Upcoming SEVP Portal Communications SEVP Special Report Webinar: SEVP Portal Save the date Nov. 19, 2016, from 2 to 3 p.m. EST Designed for DSOs and F-1 international students Learn about the portal and ask SEVP representatives questions Stay tuned to Study in the States for additional information Study in the States Blog posts and social media announcements Dedicated section with information for students and schools 7

8 NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP 8

9 NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP Final Policy Guidance Conditional admission Interprets the Form I-20 issuance regulation for prospective F-1 and M-1 students The Form I-20 and the English proficiency field Explains how to utilize the English proficiency checkboxes on the Form I-20 Learn more : StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/SEVP-Guidance-for- Comment 9

10 NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP Upcoming Policy Guidance Pathway programs Change of ownership Documents accepted in lieu of accreditation Student absence and school breaks Student employment F-1 internship with an international organization F-1 emergent circumstances F-1 and M-1 general employment F-1 on-campus employment F-1 off-campus employment 10

11 NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP SEVIS Enhancements SEVIS Release 6.29 Sept. 30, 2016 Improvements to the Form I-17 updates workflow Improvements to correction requests for F and M students SEVIS Broadcast Message archive SEVIS Release 6.30 December 2016 SEVP Portal deployment in SEVIS Check the SEVIS Help Hub for SEVIS release resources 11

12 NOTIFICATIONS AND FOLLOW-UP Around SEVP Extension of employment authorization eligibility for certain Syrian students Field representative vacancies 12

13 DON T FORGET 13

14 DON T FORGET STEM OPT Reminders for DSOs DSO responsibilities Determine completeness of the Form I-983 Validate student SEVIS information Manage student records Students and temporary staffing agencies Permitted to use staffing agencies to find a training opportunity Agency cannot complete and sign the Form I-983 Site visits Check information related to student s STEM OPT employment DHS will provide notice at least 48 hours in advance 14

15 DON T FORGET The Form I-515A Situation: Form I-515A and a new SEVIS record DSOs should not attempt to resolve a Form I-515A by generating a new SEVIS record Assist students in complying with the Form I-515A Noncompliance procedure Intent to Terminate notices Questions? New Noncompliance Termination Procedure SEVIS.I515@ice.dhs.gov or contact the SRC 15

16 DON T FORGET Remedial Action Plans Ensure Accurate Student Records 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 Remedial Action Plans to DSOs will provide information about how to resolve the deficiency 16

17 FACTS + FIGURES 17

18 FACTS + FIGURES Enhancing Customer Service Serving Stakeholders SEVP Field Representative SINCE DEPLOYMENT IN MAY ,000+ SCHOOL VISITS 160+ CONFERENCES 18

19 FACTS + FIGURES Enhancing Customer Service Serving Stakeholders SEVP School Certification Unit SINCE BEGINNING OF FY % DECREASE in backlogged recertification cases 45% DECREASE in backlogged updates 19

20 FACTS + FIGURES Enhancing Customer Service SEVP Response Center 20

21 HELPFUL RESOURCES 21

22 HELPFUL RESOURCES Mark Your Calendars Upcoming SEVP Webinars SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar: Form I-983 Oct. 17, 2016, 2 3 p.m. EDT For DSOs, international students and STEM OPT employers Learn about the Form I-983 Ask SEVP representatives questions Learn more on the Stakeholder Webinars page SEVP Special Report Webinar: SEVP Portal Nov. 19, 2016, 2 3 p.m. EST Designed for international students Learn how to use the SEVP Portal 22

23 HELPFUL RESOURCES New on Study in the States Trends and Improvements Section Trends and Improvements Section 23

24 HELPFUL RESOURCES STEM OPT Hub Form I-983 video tutorial Transitioning to 24-month extension Information for students and employers May 2016 regulation implementation overview Form I-983 information Information for DSOs Additional resources 24

25 HELPFUL RESOURCES Engage with SEVP Stay 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 Facebook.com/StudyintheStates Linkedin.com/Company/Student-and-Exchange-Visitor-Program 25

26 HELPFUL RESOURCES SEVP Values Your Feedback Provide feedback on this conference presentation Comments improve field representative performance StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Field-Representative-Event-Survey 26

27 HELPFUL RESOURCES SEVP Response Center PHONE Case-specific questions Technical issues 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 Additional contact information at StudyintheStates.dhs.gov/Contact-Us 27

28 Contact Information Territory 51: Carmen Ghiran Territory 52: Kelly Ludovici Territory 53: Beverly Plowucha Territory 54: Sophia Ng Territory 55: Krista Gard Territory 56: Michael Sweeney 28

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