What data does SEVIS collect?

SEVIS requires universities to collect and report the following information and any changes to this information:

• Confirmation of registration each semester


• Physical, local address


• Drop below full-time study status


• Leave of absence


• Disciplinary action taken against student or scholar/dismissal


• Premature termination of studies


• Additions to dependents or updates to dependent information


• Change in major or research specialty


• Change in title


• Date of Departure from the university or hospital


• Change in funding or salary


• Change of student's or scholar's legal name


• Other data generated by standard procedures such as program extensions, school transfers, changes in level of study, employment authorizations, and reinstatement.


• Any student who fails to maintain status or complete his or her program.


• J research scholars must obtain prior approval to work or do research outside of Tufts University or to transfer to a different U.S. institution.