Spring Break Travel Reminders for International Students
March 11, 2025
As an international student studying in the United States, spring break can be an exciting opportunity to explore new destinations or visit home.…
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As an international student in the United States on an F-1 or M-1 visa, maintaining compliance with visa requirements is crucial. This typically means maintaining full-time enrollment. However, there are circumstances where students may be eligible to take fewer courses temporarily — this is where…
At the beginning of a new school session, designated school officials (DSOs) and students should consider the program end dates (PEDs) on the Form I-20, “Certificates of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.” Students should, if necessary, request an extension before the current program end…
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign is focused on raising awareness and providing resources to help combat human trafficking. Designated School Officials (DSOs) play a key role in protecting international…
As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act, Principal Designated School Officials (PDSOs) and Designated School Officials (DSOs) at SEVP-certified institutions are required to complete an annual verification process in the Student and…