SEVIS Information

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What is SEVIS?

Student and Exchange Visitor Information (SEVIS) is a web-based system that maintains information on students and exchange visitors in F-1 or J-1 status; and their dependents in F-2 or J-2 status. SEVIS is managed by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).

What is SEVP?

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) manages schools, international students in F-1 status. The Department of State (DoS) manages the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program and exchange visitors in J-1 status. SEVP and DoS use SEVIS to track and monitor schools; exchange visitor programs, and student and scholars in F-1 and J-1 visas while they are in the U.S. and participate in the U.S. educational System.

What is reported in SEVIS?

Information reported in SEVIS includes:

  1. Information about you and your academic program.
  2. Updates on your arrival and check-in to UCI
  3. Any changes to your academic program
    • Major updates
    • Dismissal/Suspension
    • Changes in end date
  4. Updates on your address
  5. Quarterly reporting of enrollment at the start of each quarter.
  6. A mid quarter reporting of students that fall below 12 units during the quarter.
  7. Applications for employment using CPT or OPT.
  8. Changes in immigration status.
As a student what is my responsibility?

Your immigration status requires that you maintain compliance with regulations and that you follow reporting requirements. Failure to follow regulations may result in your SEVIS record being terminated and you losing your F-1/J-1 visa status.

What happens if my SEVIS record is terminated?

A terminated SEVIS record could indicate that you are no longer maintaining status if the termination was a result of a visa status violation. If you lose your visa status, you will no longer have employment eligibility and will be unable to re-enter the U.S. in a terminated SEVIS record.

How can I regain my visa status?

your record is terminated for a status violation. It may be possible to regain status through either:

  1. Getting a new visa document. Leaving the U.S., and re-entering in valid visa status.
  2. Applying for a reinstatement with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).

You should consult with an International Student Advisor at the International Center to explore your options.