SEVIS Immigration Regulations & Compliance 3

Question 1

A school is considering terminating its SEVIS certification. Which agency must approve this and what is the consequence for current F-1 students?

Accepted Answer

ICE/SEVP approves; students must transfer or leave within 60 days

Answer

ICE/SEVP administers school certification and termination; affected F-1 students typically receive a 60-day period to transfer to another SEVP-certified school or depart.

Question 2

Which form is used to report a J-1 exchange visitor's change in sponsor or program category?

Accepted Answer

Form DS-2019

Answer

A new or amended Form DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status) is issued to reflect changes in a J-1 visitor's program or sponsor.

Question 3

An F-1 student transfers to a new SEVP-certified school. When does the student's SEVIS record transfer to the new school?

Accepted Answer

When the transfer release date set by the initial DSO passes

Answer

The SEVIS record transfers to the new school on the transfer release date established by the DSO at the initial school.

Question 4

Under what circumstance may an F-1 student be authorized to take an online course that counts toward the full-time enrollment requirement?

Accepted Answer

Only if the course is the student's final semester and they need only one class to complete the degree

Answer

F-1 students may count only one online or distance-learning course toward the full-time enrollment requirement, except in special circumstances like a final semester.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)?

Accepted Answer

To track and monitor nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors throughout their stay

Answer

SEVIS is a web-based system maintained by DHS/ICE that tracks F, M, and J nonimmigrants from visa issuance through departure.

(SEVIS) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification Practice Test

(SEVIS) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification Practice Test

SEVIS Immigration Regulations & Compliance 3