This article outlines the steps to cancel an initial J-1 SEVIS record through the SEVIS batch. (Note, the text on screencaps may not exactly match the text in the instructions.) The SEVIS term for this action is Update: Invalid.
SEVIS batch permits the cancellation of initial J-2 dependent records in SEVIS. The SEVIS term for this action is SEVIS Admin: J Exchange Visitor Action > Dependent > End Status.
Step 1: Record Creation
Exchange Visitor-initiated
Given the nature of canceling an Exchange Visitor (EV) record update, EVs cannot initiate this action.
Staff-initiated
Admins may cancel an EV record update directly in the SEVIS profile for an EV SEVIS record.
Step 2: Find Academic Objective Program for Student
- Navigate to Record > Search.
- Enter the name of the EV whose SEVIS record you need to "make invalid," or cancel in SEVIS.
Step 3: Complete the SEVIS-Required Data
No edits are required in the Academic Objective for this action.
Step 4: Create SEVIS Update Record
See the KB SEVIS Admin: Creating a SEVIS Update Record for detailed instructions about this step.
You may wish to also see SEVIS Admin: Assigning a SEVIS Update to a Batch.