This KB reviews the process of completing the Admin Only Action of Shorten Program. These actions are only for ISSS Admin to see and each action contains a specific SEVIS Action. This will show in the Completed Card on the Request Tab as well as in the History Log for each student.

In the header of a J-1 Student’s record, we will see a SEVIS Actions button with a drop-down menu. The dropdown will contain: Amend Program, Cancel, Shorten Program, and Terminate.

Shorten Program

Shorten Program for EV is used when the student is ending their program for any reason other than a terminable offense. This includes when a student ends their program more than 15 days prior to their Program End date.

Step 1:

When Shorten is selected from the SEVIS Actions button on the EV’s profile page, the ISSS Admin will be directed to the EV’s SEVIS record, on the Shorten Program for EV screen from the SEVIS Actions menu. 

Step 2:

Enter the needed information and select to Shorten Program for EV.

Step 3:

The shortening will be reflected in the Completed Requests card on the EV’s Request tab.

The shortening will also be reflected in the student’s History Log.