Submitting documents to SEVP? Refer to the Guidelines for Submission of PDF Documents to SEVP.
Attn: (Branch Name or Job Title)
DHS/ICE
500 12th Street, SW Stop 5600
Washington, D.C. 20536-5600
Our goal is to answer your questions during your initial call. If your question or issue requires research, we will respond as quickly as possible.
Carissa Cutrell
Public Affairs Officer
(757) 441-6533, Ext. 253
Schools
SEVP Response Center: (800) 892-4829 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET
Form I-17 update questions
sevp@ice.dhs.gov
Note: This is for any questions related to updating your Form I-17.
sevp@ice.dhs.gov
Note: This email address may only be used for school officials with a pending Form I-17, "Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student." If you have not yet applied, contact sevp@ice.dhs.gov.
(703) 603-3591
Recertification questions sevp@ice.dhs.gov
Note: This is for any questions related to recertification.
Students
Visit the Form 1-901 section of the SEVP website
fmjfee.sevis@ice.dhs.gov
Note: This email address may only be used for school officials with a pending Form 1-17, "Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student." If you have not applied, contact sevp@ice.dhs.gov.
I-901 SEVIS fee hotline: (212) 620-3418
Form I-515A "Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor" issuesFirst, contact the principal designated school official or designated school official listed on your Form I-20, "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status."
Exchange visitor questionsFirst, contact the responsible officer or alternate responsible officer listed on your Form DS-2019, "Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status."
DMV/driver's license or SSA/Social Security number questionsFirst, contact the responsible officer or alternate responsible officer listed on your Form DS-2019, "Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status."
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