What are the penalties for non-compliance with SEVIS?
The penalties for giving false or misleading information to the SEVIS database are significant. The University could lose its ability to issue F and J visas. SEVIS is extremely unforgiving of mistakes. Therefore, only the authorized University Designated School Officials and Responsible Officers have access to SEVIS. They are well-trained and experienced international student/scholar professionals. Foreign students and scholars do not input data into SEVIS. Foreign students and scholars, however, have an independent responsibility to maintain a lawful status while in the United States. This includes maintaining current contact information with the Registrar, becoming knowledgeable about reporting requirements and updates and timely notifying the International Center of reportable events. The penalties for foreign students and scholars are also significant. Failure to provide up-to-date information may result in a student becoming out-of-status and deported and may negatively impact fut
