What is a fraud alert from SEVIS?
SEVP will place a flag on the name and SEVIS record of the F or M student or J exchange visitor. This flag will alert the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the ports of entry that the F or M student or J exchange visitor has a Fraud Alert for failure to make a fee payment.
Where can I find more information about SEVIS?
ROs and alternate responsible officers can find more information about how SEVIS relates to their responsibilities by visiting the U.S. Department of State’s website. For more information about SEVIS, including its history and specific guidance for federal SEVIS users, please visit ICE.gov/SEVIS.
How do I know if my SEVIS has been terminated?
SEVIS records will show Terminated with reason code, “Other” for J exchange visitors and, “Otherwise Failing to Maintain Status” for F and M students. The comments accompanying this termination will note, “Fee Payment Fraud Alert.” SEVP will place a flag on the name and SEVIS record of the F or M student or J exchange visitor.
What is the difference between SEVIS and SEVIS termination by SEVP?
SEVP will terminate the SEVIS records of those F or M students and DoS will terminate the SEVIS records of those J exchange visitors. SEVIS records will show Terminated with reason code, “Other” for J exchange visitors and, “Otherwise Failing to Maintain Status” for F and M students.
How often does SEVIS send data to the SEVP portal?
SEVIS sends changed data to the portal once a day. The student will be able to see the updated data the next day. The following SEVP Portal status changes are recorded in your student’s SEVIS record event history: To see a student’s Event History page, go to the SEVIS Help Hub Student Event History page.
How do I check my current SEVIS status?
You may check your current SEVIS status by talking to your designated school official or responsible officer. For questions, send a detailed e-mail to fmjfee.SEVIS@ice.dhs.gov.