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  • Impact of Labor Strikes on F-1 Nonimmigrant Students

    Impact of Labor Strikes on F-1 Nonimmigrant Students

    On Nov. 6, 2023, SEVP published interpretive guidance that addresses the impact of a strike on various F-1 nonimmigrant students, including those enrolled in school and those who have graduated and are engaged in optional practical training (OPT) employment.

  • Termination of SEVP COVID-19 Flexibilities

    Important news regarding COVID-19

    The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) ended its COVID-19 guidance on May 11, 2023, consistent with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. As a result, all related statements, guidance and FAQs previously released by SEVP also terminated on May 11, 2023.

  • SEVP Supports DHS Burden Reduction Initiative

    Through ongoing initiatives since 2016, SEVP has worked to reduce processing times for the I-901 SEVIS Fee. These efforts have focused on improving the user experience on FMJFee.com and reduced completion times to five minutes per application.

  • Dong, et al. v. Johnson, et al., No. 2:17-2092-ES-JSA (D.N.J. filed Mar. 30, 2017)

    Notice

    Plaintiffs in this class action are current and former F-1 and F-2 nonimmigrants who previously enrolled at the University of Northern New Jersey (UNNJ), an undercover school set up by the Department of Homeland Security. On November 22, 2021, the Parties reached a Preliminary Settlement Agreement. On May 3, 2022, the Court granted the Parties’ Joint Motion for Final Class Certification and Final Settlement Approval.

  • FAQs on New Student Visa Guidance

    On Feb. 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of State provided updated guidance to stakeholders which announced that consular officers can issue a visa up to 365 days in advance of a student’s Program Start Date. Read frequently asked questions about the change and the impact on SEVP stakeholders.

  • DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice: Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J and M Nonimmigrants

    On Dec. 12, 2022, SEVP will publish the Interim Final Rule: Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J and M Nonimmigrants for public inspection.

  • Update to 2022-23 Academic Year Guidance

    Important guidance for 2022-2023 Academic Year

    Nonimmigrant students and schools certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) should abide by SEVP guidance originally issued in Mar. 2020 for the 2022-23 academic year.

  • Important Message for ACICS-Accredited Schools

    On Aug. 19, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education terminated federal recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). SEVP will directly communicate with impacted SEVP-certified schools, either through a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Broadcast Message or a Request for Evidence. As these notices are issued in the coming weeks, schools are instructed to monitor their emails for SEVIS-generated messages.

  • New Guidance on the Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission of the Form I-20

    On Nov. 1, 2021, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program published SEVP Policy Guidance: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20. This guidance permits designated school officials to electronically sign and transmit the Form I-20 to initial and continuing international students and their dependents.

  • Updated Certification Expiration Date Process

    Per regulation, all SEVP-certified schools must be recertified every two years. The certification expiration date (CED) is exactly two years from the date of initial certification or the date of previous recertification.

    In response to the Mar. 2019 U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommendation for SEVP to more precisely establish a two-year recertification cycle, any school that is certified or recertified after Mar. 1, 2020, will receive their next CED notice 180 days before the two-year deadline.

  • New Guidance on OPT Employment and Student’s Major Area of Study

    On Sep. 30, 2019, SEVP published new policy guidance titled, “Practical Training: Determining a Direct Relationship Between Employment and a Student’s Major Area of Study.”

    In response to the Mar. 2019 U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommendation for SEVP to more precisely establish a two-year recertification cycle, any school that is certified or recertified after Mar. 1, 2020, will receive their next CED notice 180 days before the two-year deadline.

  • Curricular Practical Training Reminders

    Download the new Curricular Practical Training Fact Sheet for reminders about the federal regulations governing curricular practical training (CPT) and answers to frequently asked questions about CPT.

  • New and Increased SEVP Fees

    Important message regarding SEVP fees

    On June 24, 2019, new and increased fees for nonimmigrant students, exchange visitors and SEVP-certified schools took effect.

School Alerts

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools are subject to a review of their certification at any time based on federal regulation. Upon this review, SEVP can exercise its authority to withdraw schools and/or terminate certain initial and active student records for noncompliance with SEVP regulations. Visit the School Alerts page for a list of schools that have been withdrawn and instructions students should follow.


Special Student Relief

Special Student Relief (SSR) suspends certain regulatory requirements for F-1 students from countries that are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of humanitarian crises, natural disasters, armed conflict and other emergent circumstances. A U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declaration of SSR suspends restrictions related to on- and off-campus employment and alters the full course of study requirements for eligible F-1 students by permitting a reduced course load. For additional information about SSR, please refer to the Study in the States Special Student Relief page and What is Special Student Relief (SSR) infographic.

SSR is currently available to eligible F-1 students from the countries listed below. Please refer to the corresponding Federal Register notices for additional information or the SSR Frequently Asked Questions page.

CountryDate EffectiveEffective Until
Afghanistan
On Sep. 21, 2023, DHS announced SSR for Afghanistan.
Original SSR notice
May 20, 2022May 20, 2025
Burma (Myanmar)
On Mar. 22, 2024, DHS announced SSR for Burma (Myanmar).
Original SSR notice
May 25, 2021Nov. 25, 2025
Cameroon
On Oct. 6, 2023, DHS announced SSR for Cameroon.
Original SSR notice
Jun. 7, 2022Jun. 7, 2025
Ethiopia
On Apr. 12, 2024, DHS announced SSR for Ethiopia.
Original SSR notice
Dec. 12, 2022Dec. 12, 2025
Haiti
On Jun. 28, 2024, DHS announced SSR for Haiti.
Original SSR notice
Aug. 4, 2024Feb. 3, 2026
Hong Kong
On May 3, 2023, DHS announced SSR for Hong Kong.
Original SSR notice
Jan. 26, 2023Feb. 5, 2025
Lebanon
On Oct. 17, 2024, DHS announced SSR for Lebanon.
Jul. 26, 2024Jan. 25, 2026
Palestinian Territories
On Apr. 12, 2024, DHS announced SSR for the Palestinian Territories.
Feb. 14, 2024Aug. 13, 2025
Somalia
On Jul. 19, 2024, DHS announced SSR for Somalia.
Original SSR notice
Sep. 18, 2024Mar. 17, 2026
South Sudan
On Sep. 5, 2023, DHS announced SSR for South Sudan.
Original SSR notice
Mar. 3, 2022May 3, 2025
Sudan
On Aug. 18, 2023, DHS announced SSR for Sudan.
Original SSR notice
Apr. 19, 2022Apr. 19, 2025
Syria
On Jan. 29, 2024, DHS announced SSR for Syria.
Original SSR notice
Apr. 3, 2012Sept. 3, 2025
Ukraine
On Aug. 18, 2023, DHS announced SSR for Ukraine.
Original SSR notice
Apr. 19, 2022Apr. 19, 2025
Venezuela
On Mar. 11, 2024, DHS announced SSR for Venezuela.
Original SSR notice
Apr. 22, 2021Sep. 10, 2025
Yemen
On Jul. 8, 2024, DHS announced SSR for Yemen.
Original SSR notice
Sep. 4, 2024Mar. 3, 2026

Student and Exchange Visitor Response Center (SRC) Callback Assist Feature

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program Response Center has implemented a new callback feature for users to schedule a specific date and time for return calls from SRC. To learn more, read the blog post on the new feature on Study in the States.

SEVP Reminders

  • Record of the most recent SEVIS updates can be found on the SEVIS Enhancements page on the SEVIS Help Hub on Study in the States.
  • Guide to Studying in the States: The Guide to Studying in the States allows users to create a customized guide with information on the nonimmigrant student life cycle, specific to their visa type (F-1 or M-1) and education level (kindergarten through grade 12, post-secondary or English Language Training). Each guide contains information about preparing to enter the United States, traveling, studying, student benefits, change of status and departing the United States. Users can access the Guide to Studying in the States on the Students page and Tools page.
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Study in the States launched the Frequently Asked Questions page. Users can view frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the nonimmigrant student life cycle and the SEVP-certification process. Questions are organized into categories, and users can navigate to a list of questions in a particular FAQ category by selecting one of the category anchor links at the top of the page. To view the list of FAQs, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page. (posted: Dec. 2017)
  • ICE Protected Areas Policy: As a reminder to our stakeholders, ICE has a policy in place that advises against enforcement actions at schools or churches. With that said, SEVP personnel often visit SEVP-certified schools or those seeking SEVP certification. Many of these visits are required in order to maintain a school’s SEVP certification. Learn more about ICE’s protected areas policy. (posted: Mar. 2017)
  • School Appeal Status Tracker: Study in the States launched the SEVP School Appeal Status Tracker. This online tool allows SEVP-certified schools, in the appeals process, to proactively and securely check the status of their case on Study in the States. To learn more about the Appeals Process, visit the How to File an Appeal or Motion page and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Appeals and Motions on ICE.gov. (posted: Feb. 2017)
  • Form I-17 Filing Evidence: SEVP instituted a requirement for schools to submit minimal evidence upon filing a Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” and any updates to the Form I-17 Petition. Please visit the Schools section of ICE.gov/SEVP for more information.
  • The Trends and Improvements section on Study in the States was launched in October 2016 to make it easier for SEVP stakeholders to track and monitor the government’s progress on feedback received from the academic community. Users can access the section through the Conferences page of the Study in the States website. If stakeholders have issues they would like to include in the Trends and Improvements section, please email SEVP@ice.dhs.gov.

SEVP Data Library

When an individual enrolls at a U.S. school as an F-1 or M-1 nonimmigrant student or participates in the Visa Exchange Visitor Program, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) captures certain information about that individual in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The data included on this page has been extracted from SEVIS. It provides an overview of SEVP-certified schools, as well as active nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors during a specific calendar year. This data is updated annually.

For reference, F-1 students pursue academic studies and M-1 students pursue vocational studies in the United States. J-1 exchange visitors participate in the Visa Exchange Visitor Program, which is managed by the U.S. Department of State.

A nonimmigrant student or exchange visitor is deemed active once they enter the U.S. and engage in their program of study or exchange visitor program. Their status is designated as “active” in SEVIS.

Nonimmigrant students can participate in various types of practical training related to their field of study.

  • Pre-completion optional practical training (OPT) takes place prior to a student’s program end date.
  • Post-completion OPT takes place after a student’s program end date.
  • Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT for qualifying students with STEM degrees.
  • Curricular practical training (CPT) takes place prior to a student’s program end date and is integral to the school’s established curriculum.

Note: To participate in OPT, an nonimmigrant student must receive employment authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

For more information about the different types of practical training available to nonimmigrant students, please read the SEVP Practical Training Overview.

For detailed requests of SEVP data, please visit the SEVP section of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Library. For information on nonimmigrant student trends, please visit the SEVIS by the Numbers report and the interactive SEVIS Data Mapping Tool on Study in the States.

More information about the Exchange Visitor Program can be found on the U.S. Department of State’s website.

2023 Data

SEVIS by the Numbers - School Data for 2023

  • 2023 Top 500 F-1 Higher Education Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
  • 2023 All M-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
  • 2023 Top 200 Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Public and Private Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
  • 2023 Top 100 School Campuses with OPT (Pre- + Post-) Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
  • 2023 Top 100 School Campuses with STEM OPT Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records

SEVIS by the Numbers - International Student and Exchange Visitor Data for 2023

  • 2023 All Countries of Citizenship by Total Number of Active SEVIS Records
  • 2023 All Countries of Citizenship by Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in STEM OPT
  • 2023 Total Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT
  • 2007 to 2023 Annual Growth in OPT, STEM OPT and CPT Authorizations and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Issuances
  • 2023 Top Five Countries of Citizenship for Secondary F-1 Students Engaged in High School Education (Grades 9-12)
  • 2023 Top 100 Primary Majors by Total Number of Active SEVIS Records

2022 Data

School Data for 2022

  • 2022 Top 500 F-1 Higher Education Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 500 schools by F-1 student population in calendar year 2022.
    *Includes associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral students.
  • 2022 All M-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Schools certified by SEVP to enroll M-1 students by M-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2022.
  • 2022 Top 200 Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Public and Private Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 200 K-12 schools by F-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2022.
    *Per regulation, F-1 students cannot enroll in public elementary schools.
  • 2022 Top 100 School Campuses with OPT (Pre- + Post-) Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in OPT in calendar year 2022.
  • 2022 Top 100 School Campuses with STEM OPT Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in STEM OPT in calendar year 2022.

International Student and Exchange Visitor Data for 2022

  • 2022 All Countries of Citizenship by Total Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Number of student records by country of citizenship in calendar year 2022.
  • 2022 All Countries of Citizenship by Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in STEM OPT
    Number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in STEM OPT by country of citizenship in calendar year 2022.
    *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year.
    **If a student transferred to another program of study in calendar year 2022 and was authorized to work, he/she is not double counted.
  • 2022 Total Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT
    Total number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT in calendar year 2022. STEM OPT is not a subset of OPT.
    *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year.
  • 2007 to 2022 Annual Growth in OPT, STEM OPT and CPT Authorizations and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Issuances
    Total number of annual OPT, STEM OPT and CPT authorizations with employment start dates during an indicated calendar year and an employer name from 2007 to 2022. Total number of students issued an EAD for OPT or STEM OPT from 2007 to 2022.
  • 2022 Top Five Countries of Citizenship for Secondary F-1 Students Engaged in High School Education (Grades 9-12)
    Top five countries of citizenship by number of F-1 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in calendar year 2022.
  • 2022 Top 100 Primary Majors by Total Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 primary majors by number of student records in calendar year 2022.
    *Students may have more than one major.

2021 Data

School Data for 2021

  • 2021 Top 500 F-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 500 schools by F-1 student population in calendar year 2021
  • 2021 All M-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Schools certified by SEVP to enroll M-1 students by M-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2021
  • 2021 Top 200 Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Public and Private Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 200 K-12 schools by F-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2021. *Per regulation, F-1 students cannot enroll in public elementary schools.
  • 2021 Top 100 School Campuses with OPT (Pre- + Post-) Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in OPT in calendar year 2021.
  • 2021 Top 100 School Campuses with STEM OPT Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in STEM OPT in calendar year 2021.

International Student and Exchange Visitor Data for 2021

  • 2021 All Countries of Citizenship by Total Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Number of student records by country of citizenship in calendar year 2021.
  • 2021 All Countries of Citizenship by Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in STEM OPT
    Number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in STEM OPT by country of citizenship in calendar year 2021. *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year. **If a student transferred to another program of study in calendar year 2021 and was authorized to work, he/she is not double counted.
  • 2021 Total Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT
    Total number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT in calendar year 2021. STEM OPT is not a subset of OPT. *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year.
  • 2007 to 2021 Annual Growth in OPT, STEM OPT and CPT Authorizations and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Issuances
    Total number of annual OPT, STEM OPT and CPT authorizations with employment start dates during an indicated calendar year and a employer name from 2007 to 2021. Total number of students issued an EAD for OPT or STEM OPT from 2007 to 2021.
  • 2021 Top Five Countries of Citizenship for Secondary F-1 Students Engaged in High School Education (Grades 9-12)
    Top five countries of citizenship by number of F-1 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in calendar year 2021.

2020 Data

School Data for 2020

  • 2020 Top 500 F-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 500 schools by F-1 student population in calendar year 2020
  • 2020 All M-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Schools certified by SEVP to enroll M-1 students by M-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2020
  • 2020 Top 200 Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Public and Private Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 200 K-12 schools by F-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2020. *Per regulation, F-1 students cannot enroll in public elementary schools.
  • 2020 Top 100 School Campuses with OPT (Pre- + Post-) Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in OPT in calendar year 2020.
  • 2020 Top 100 School Campuses with STEM OPT Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in STEM OPT in calendar year 2020.

International Student and Exchange Visitor Data for 2020

  • 2020 All Countries of Citizenship by Total Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Number of student records by country of citizenship in calendar year 2020.
  • 2020 All Countries of Citizenship by Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in STEM OPT
    Number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in STEM OPT by country of citizenship in calendar year 2019. *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year. **If a student transferred to another program of study in calendar year 2019 and was authorized to work, he/she is not double counted.
  • 2020 Total Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT
    Total number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT in calendar year 2020. STEM OPT is not a subset of OPT. *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year.
  • 2007 to 2020 Annual Growth in OPT, STEM OPT and CPT Authorizations and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Issuances
    Total number of annual OPT, STEM OPT and CPT authorizations with employment start dates during an indicated calendar year and a employer name from 2007 to 2020. Total number of students issued an EAD for OPT or STEM OPT from 2007 to 2020.
  • 2020 Top Five Countries of Citizenship for Secondary F-1 Students Engaged in High School Education (Grades 9-12)
    Top five countries of citizenship by number of F-1 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in calendar year 2020.

2019 Data

School Data for 2019

  • 2019 Top 500 F-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 500 schools by F-1 student population in calendar year 2019
  • 2019 All M-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Schools certified by SEVP to enroll M-1 students by M-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2019
  • 2019 Top 200 Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Public and Private Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 200 K-12 schools by F-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2019. *Per regulation, F-1 students cannot enroll in public elementary schools.
  • 2019 Top 100 School Campuses with OPT (Pre- + Post-) Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in OPT in calendar year 2019.
  • 2019 Top 100 School Campuses with STEM OPT Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in STEM OPT in calendar year 2019.

Nonimmigrant Student and Exchange Visitor Data for 2019

  • 2019 All Countries of Citizenship by Total Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Number of student records by country of citizenship in calendar year 2019.
  • 2019 All Countries of Citizenship by Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in STEM OPT
    Number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in STEM OPT by country of citizenship in calendar year 2019. *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year. **If a student transferred to another program of study in calendar year 2019 and was authorized to work, he/she is not double counted.
  • 2019 Total Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT.
    Total number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT in calendar year 2019. STEM OPT is not a subset of OPT. *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year.
  • 2007 to 2019 Annual Growth in OPT, STEM OPT and CPT Authorizations and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Issuances
    Total number of annual OPT, STEM OPT and CPT authorizations with employment start dates during an indicated calendar year and a employer name from 2007 to 2019. Total number of students issued an EAD for OPT or STEM OPT from 2007 to 2019.
  • 2019 Top Five Countries of Citizenship for Secondary F-1 Students Engaged in High School Education (Grades 9-12)
    Top five countries of citizenship by number of F-1 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in calendar year 2019.

Employer Data for 2019

  • 2019 Top 200 Employers for OPT and STEM OPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in OPT and STEM OPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar year 2019. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer.
  • 2019 Top 200 Employers for CPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in CPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar year 2019. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer.
  • 2003 – 2019 Top 200 Employers for Pre- and Post-Completion OPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in pre‐ and post‐completion OPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar years 2003 through 2019. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer. *Prior to 2016, designated school officials were not required to enter a student's OPT employment information in SEVIS.
  • 2008 – 2019 Top 200 Employers for STEM OPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in STEM OPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar years 2008 through 2019. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer. *STEM OPT program originated in 2008. *Prior to 2016, designated school officials were not required to enter a student's OPT employment information in SEVIS.
  • 2003 – 2019 Top 200 Employers for CPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in CPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar years 2003 through 2019. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer. *Prior to 2016, designated school officials were not required to enter a student's OPT employment information in SEVIS.
  • Top 500 Program Sponsors of New Exchange Visitors in Calendar Year 2019
    Top 500 institutions or organizations designated to sponsor exchange visitors ranked by the total number of exchange visitors. The number of exchange visitors reflects those individuals who began a new exchange program in 2019. The number may include multiple program categories (e.g., sponsors may be designated to administer multiple categories. The total represents a tally of the multiple designations.)"

2018 Data

School Data for 2018

  • 2018 Top 500 F-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 500 schools by F-1 student population in calendar year 2018
  • 2018 All M-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Schools certified by SEVP to enroll M-1 students by M-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2018
  • 2018 Top 200 Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Public and Private Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 200 K-12 schools by F-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2018. *Per regulation, F-1 students cannot enroll in public elementary schools.
  • 2018 Top 100 School Campuses with OPT (Pre- + Post-) Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in OPT in calendar year 2018.
  • 2018 Top 100 School Campuses with STEM OPT Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in STEM OPT in calendar year 2018.

Nonimmigrant Student and Exchange Visitor Data for 2018

  • 2018 All Countries of Citizenship by Total Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Number of student records by country of citizenship in calendar year 2018.
  • 2018 All Countries of Citizenship by Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in STEM OPT
    Number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in STEM OPT by country of citizenship in calendar year 2018. *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year. **If a student transferred to another program of study in calendar year 2018 and was authorized to work, he/she is not double counted.
  • 2018 Total Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT.
    Total number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT in calendar year 2018. STEM OPT is not a subset of OPT. *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year.
  • 2007 to 2018 Annual Growth in OPT, STEM OPT and CPT Authorizations and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Issuances
    Total number of annual OPT, STEM OPT and CPT authorizations with employment start dates during an indicated calendar year and a employer name from 2007 to 2018. Total number of students issued an EAD for OPT or STEM OPT from 2007 to 2018.
  • 2018 Top Five Countries of Citizenship for Secondary F-1 Students Engaged in High School Education (Grades 9-12)
    Top five countries of citizenship by number of F-1 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in calendar year 2018.

Employer Data for 2018

  • 2018 Top 200 Employers for OPT and STEM OPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in OPT and STEM OPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar year 2018. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer.
  • 2018 Top 200 Employers for CPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in CPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar year 2018. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer.
  • 2003 – 2018 Top 200 Employers for Pre- and Post-Completion OPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in pre‐ and post‐completion OPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar years 2003 through 2018. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer. *Prior to 2016, designated school officials were not required to enter a student's OPT employment information in SEVIS.
  • 2008 – 2018 Top 200 Employers for STEM OPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in STEM OPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar years 2008 through 2018. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer. *STEM OPT program originated in 2008. *Prior to 2016, designated school officials were not required to enter a student's OPT employment information in SEVIS.
  • 2003 – 2018 Top 200 Employers for CPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in CPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar years 2003 through 2018. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer. *Prior to 2016, designated school officials were not required to enter a student's OPT employment information in SEVIS.
  • Top 500 Program Sponsors of New Exchange Visitors in Calendar Year 2018
    Top 500 institutions or organizations designated to sponsor exchange visitors ranked by the total number of exchange visitors. The number of exchange visitors reflects those individuals who began a new exchange program in 2018. The number may include multiple program categories (e.g., sponsors may be designated to administer multiple categories. The total represents a tally of the multiple designations.)"

2017 Data

School Data for 2017

  • 2017 Top 500 F-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 500 schools by F-1 student population in calendar year 2017
  • 2017 All M-1 Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Schools certified by SEVP to enroll M-1 students by M-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2017
  • 2017 Top 200 Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Public and Private Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Top 200 K-12 schools by F-1 student population at each school in calendar year 2017. *Per regulation, F-1 students cannot enroll in public elementary schools.
  • 2017 Top 100 School Campuses with OPT (Pre- + Post-) Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in OPT in calendar year 2017.
  • 2017 Top 100 School Campuses with STEM OPT Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records
    Top 100 schools by campus with the highest number of students authorized to participate in STEM OPT in calendar year 2017.

Nonimmigrant Student and Exchange Visitor Data for 2017

  • 2017 All Countries of Citizenship by Total Number of Active SEVIS Records
    Number of student records by country of citizenship in calendar year 2017.
  • 2017 All Countries of Citizenship by Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in STEM OPT
    Number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in STEM OPT by country of citizenship in calendar year 2017. *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year. **If a student transferred to another program of study in calendar year 2017 and was authorized to work, he/she is not double counted.
  • 2017 Total Number of SEVIS Records with Authorizations to Participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT.
    Total number of SEVIS records with authorization to participate in CPT, OPT or STEM OPT in calendar year 2017. STEM OPT is not a subset of OPT. *Authorizations may be from a previous calendar year.
  • 2017 Top Five Countries of Citizenship for Secondary F-1 Students Engaged in High School Education (Grades 9-12)
    Top five countries of citizenship by number of F-1 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in calendar year 2017.

Employer Data for 2017

  • 2017 Top 200 Employers for OPT and STEM OPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in OPT and STEM OPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar year 2017. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer.
  • 2017 Top 200 Employers for CPT Students
    Top 200 employers for students participating in CPT, by the number of students employed at each employer, in calendar year 2017. Please note: If a student is employed at the same employer while in a different program, he/she will be counted multiple times for that employer.
  • Top 500 Program Sponsors of New Exchange Visitors in Calendar Year 2017
    Top 500 institutions or organizations designated to sponsor exchange visitors ranked by the total number of exchange visitors. The number of exchange visitors reflects those individuals who began a new exchange program in 2017. The number may include multiple program categories (e.g., sponsors may be designated to administer multiple categories. The total represents a tally of the multiple designations.)"

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SEVIS by the Numbers

View the latest annual SEVIS By the Numbers report, which uses SEVIS data from calendar year 2022 and compares that to data from calendar year 2023. The report includes relevant information about nonimmigrant students studying in the United States and the schools that enroll them. The report highlights where nonimmigrant students come from, what they study and where they go within the United States to study.

Visit Mapping SEVIS by the Numbers on Study in the States to explore some of the raw SEVIS data that the report uses. This information is viewable at the continent, region and country level and includes information on gender and education levels for nonimmigrant students from geographical areas across the globe. You can review the information from a global or U.S. perspective.

You can find previous SEVIS by the Numbers reports on the HSI SEVIS by the Numbers web page.

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Note: This SEVP OPT Policy Guidance remains in effect. However, after May 10, 2016, wherever the 17-month STEM extension information within that guidance contradicts the 24-month final rule then the final rule should be followed. For more information about the new STEM OPT final rule, visit the STEM OPT Hub.

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