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How to Verify Any School Is SEVP-Certified in 2 Minutes (Do Not Take Our Word)
Before enrolling, independently verify that your school is SEVP-certified instead of relying only on information from a recruiter or third party.
Use the official SEVP school-search system, search for the school’s name, and confirm that the institution and campus details match the school you plan to attend. Check the information carefully, especially when a university has multiple campuses or programs.
SEVP certification means the school is authorized to enroll F-1 students and issue Form I-20s. However, it does not mean that every job automatically qualifies for CPT or that every student is automatically eligible for CPT. CPT still depends on the school’s policies, your program, your job, and your individual circumstances.
After confirming the school, save proof of your verification, such as a screenshot or PDF of the school’s listing. Keep it with your immigration records so you have documentation of the information you relied on when making your enrollment decision.
Use the official SEVP school-search system, search for the school’s name, and confirm that the institution and campus details match the school you plan to attend. Check the information carefully, especially when a university has multiple campuses or programs.
SEVP certification means the school is authorized to enroll F-1 students and issue Form I-20s. However, it does not mean that every job automatically qualifies for CPT or that every student is automatically eligible for CPT. CPT still depends on the school’s policies, your program, your job, and your individual circumstances.
After confirming the school, save proof of your verification, such as a screenshot or PDF of the school’s listing. Keep it with your immigration records so you have documentation of the information you relied on when making your enrollment decision.