SEVIS System Navigation & Data Entry 5

Question 1

How does a DSO access the SEVIS Help system while working within a student record?

Accepted Answer

Click the '?' or 'Help' link in the SEVIS navigation bar

Answer

SEVIS provides context-sensitive help through the '?' or 'Help' link available in the navigation bar on each screen.

Question 2

When a DSO registers a new student in SEVIS for the first time, which record type must be created?

Accepted Answer

Initial Student Record (New Student)

Answer

A new student who has never had a SEVIS record requires creation of an Initial Student Record in SEVIS.

Question 3

Which SEVIS screen shows the complete history of all actions taken on a student's record?

Accepted Answer

Student > History

Answer

The History section within a student's SEVIS record displays a chronological log of all updates and actions.

Question 4

What must a DSO do in SEVIS after a student completes their program on the expected end date?

Accepted Answer

Manually update the student's status to 'Completed' within 30 days

Answer

DSOs must manually update the student's status to 'Completed' in SEVIS within 30 days of program completion.

Question 5

In SEVIS, when entering a student's funding information, which category covers money provided by the student's home country government?

Accepted Answer

Foreign Government Funds

Answer

Funding from a student's home government is entered under the 'Foreign Government Funds' category in SEVIS.

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