The Department of Homeland Security created the 听as a tool to allow students on OPT to report their updates.听

Students will gain access to the SEVP portal on the start date listed on the EAD. SEVP will email students the instructions on how to create an account, and report employment information to the SEVP portal.

PLEASE NOTE: ISSO REQUIRES that students on OPT use the to report all OPT changes and updates. If you choose to setup an account in the SEVP Portal, you must also update your address and OPT employer information in the .

Resources

  • For more information about SEVIS and the SEVP Portal, visit the听.
  • The webpage includes step-by-step instructions, instructional videos, and more.

Contact

  • For technical issues with the SEVP Portal, please contact the SEVP Response Center:
    • Email: SEVP@ice.dhs.gov
    • Phone: (800) 892-4829
    • Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (U.S. Eastern Time)
  • For general questions, please contact ISSO.

Important Reminders

  • ISSO REQUIRES that students on OPT use the to report all OPT changes and updates.
  • Any address changes reported through the SEVP Portal must also be updated in SiS.
  • Please be sure to follow the instructions on the carefully to avoid reporting errors to SEVIS.