Immigration Support

Immigration Compliance
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5246 USA
(269) 387-5865

Staff Resources

Staff resources

Immigration training modules are available to WMU staff who work in the area of WMU immigration services and the Student and Exchange Visitor Student Information Systems (SEVIS).

Target audience: current and prospective school and sponsor SEVIS officials.

SEVP External Training Application (SETA)

SEVP External Training Application (SETA) is an online learning management tool for current and prospective school and sponsor officials that teaches the rules and regulations governing SEVP and the Department of State's Exchange Visitor Program (EVP). SETA is part of SEVP's broader effort to ensure compliance among SEVIS users.

SETA courses each contain lessons on key SEVP and EVP functions, responsibilities and resources https://sevp.ice.gov/seta/login/index.php.   

The available courses are:

  • SEVP Basics -- This course provides an overview of SECP, SEVIS and the management of nonimmigrant student records.
  • SEVP 101 -- This course discusses the history of SEVP and describes the different types of nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors. This course also identifies the programs that certify, monitor and oversee nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors.
  • EVP 101 -- This course introduces the U.S. Department of State's Exchange Visitor Program (EVP). The course discusses the history of the EVP, the purpose of exchange visitor categories and gives insight into the personal experiences of exchange visitors. This course also describes the roles of sponsors and participants.
  • Introduction to Initial SEVP Certification -- This course gives an overview of federal regulations that govern SEVP's school certification process and requirements. It outlines important continuing responsibilities for certified schools and helps schools identify if SEVP certification is right for their school.
  • Maintaining School Records and the Form I-17 -- This course gives an overview of maintaining accurate information on the Form I-17, "Petition for Approval of Schools for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student", including managing school officials and recertification.
  • Managing Exchange Visitor Records -- This course gives an overview of managing records for J exchange visitors, including pre- and post-arrival requirements.
  • Managing your Designated Program -- This course gives an overview of best practices for programs that accept exchange visitors.

Additionally, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) offers self-paced online SEVIS training for DS)s that provides information on the F and M student process in seven modules https://egov.ice.gov/exec/training/login.asp

For more information, contact WMU's Principal Designated School Official, Lee Ryder, at lee.ryder@wmich.edu or (269) 387-5873.