Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Portal
This is an important tool that lets students on OPT and STEM OPT meet their legal reporting requirements. Students can use the SEVP portal to report these changes, or they can ask the school’s Designated School Official to report it for them. SEVP is not SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System). Students cannot access SEVIS. Only students with approved OPT or STEM OPT can create a SEVP portal.
Once your OPT is approved, you will receive an email notice that includes a link to the SEVP portal registrations. If you have not received the portal link within 1-2 months after your approved OPT, please email ISGSS@lewisu.edu for a reset link.
NOTE: The use of the SEVP portal is optional and is not required by federal regulations. Your requirement as an F-1 student is to report any changes to ISGSS@lewisu.edu.
Traveling while on OPT
It is not recommended to travel while OPT is pending. You may travel outside of the US; however, there will be risks in re-entering the US without proper documentation. If you intend to travel, please inform the ISGSS office (email: isgss@lewisu.edu) at least 2 weeks before your travel date. Prepare the following documents before re-entry:
- Most recent I-20 with OPT employment information and valid travel endorsement
- OPT EAD card
- Valid passport and visa
- Employment verification letter from your employer (optional)