To study in the United States, you will first need to apply to, and be accepted for admission by a school which can issue an I-20. The I-20 is then used to apply for a student visa. (SEVP stands for Student and Exchange Visitor Program). DHS launches enhanced website for schools, international students U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent this bulletin at 07/01/2014 12:11 PM EDT