Student and Exchange Visitor Program: Dhs Needs to Assess Risks and Strengthen Oversight Functions

States comply with the terms of their admission into the country. Specifically, ICE certifies schools as authorized to accept foreign students in academic and vocational programs. In addition, ICE manages the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), which assists the agency in tracking and monitoring certified schools, as well as students?while they are approved to participate in U. S. educational institutions?and their dependents.