1979 Iranian hostage crisis — Federal government begins to analyze possible security risk of foreign students.
1983 INS begins school reporting on students but suspends it five years later for inability to manage the data.
Feb. 26,1993 First attack on World Trade Center — Alleged bomber Eyad Esmoil was an illegal alien who had dropped out of Wichita State University.
Sept. 11, 2001 Terrorist attacks in the United States — Three hijackers had their international student status approved by the INS before their alleged involvement.
Oct. 26, 2001 USA Patriot Act — Congress mandates higher education schools must comply with SEVIS requirements by Jan. 30, 2003.
July 1, 2002 SEVIS Web-based system is available to report international student data to the INS. Many smaller schools easily convert to the system, while larger schools must take more time to implement the changes.
Jan. 30, 2003SEVIS Deadline – All schools must be converted to the SEVIS system in order to accept international students.
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