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…
On Nov. 18, 2024, the Institute of International Education (IIE) released its annual Open Doors Report. The report, which is released each year as part of International Education Week, includes detailed information and data about post-secondary student flows into and out of the United States during…
On Nov. 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a new notice in the Federal Register that provides Special Student Relief (SSR) for eligible Lebanese F-1 nonimmigrant students who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current crisis in Lebanon.…