What is SEVIS?

• SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) is an internet-based system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security that tracks and monitors international students and exchange visitors who enter the United States on F, M, and J immigration categories.
• Educational institutions and exchange visitor program sponsors must use SEVIS to issue the forms required for visa applications (Form I-20 for F students, and DS-2019 for J exchange visitors).
• SEVIS is also used for schools and program sponsors to report government-mandated information or events such as enrollment, address changes, program extensions, employment authorizations, and violations of status.
• Institutions enrolling international students in the US must utilize the SEVIS system and be SEVP-certified to issue I-20 or DS-2019 forms.
• The use of SEVIS is not unique to Emory University.