I'm a New DSO. What Now?
June 18, 2025
Being nominated as a designated school official (DSO) at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school is a significant…
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This summer, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) focused on reaching designated school officials (DSOs) at kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools. In June 2016, SEVP representatives hosted an SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar: K-12 Spotlight. During the webinar, SEVP…
As a designated school official (DSO) at a kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) school, there are many policies and processes to know. For example, it is important to remember that F-1 international students at the kindergarten through grade eight levels are not permitted to study at public schools…
On Sept. 16, 2016, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program will host two Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) webinars for school officials.The SEVIS F/M Correction Request Webinar will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. EDT and explain specific functionalities planned for SEVIS…
Students participating in a 24-month science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training (OPT) extension must train with a bona fide employer who can sign the Form I-983, “Training Plan for STEM OPT Students.” To be bona fide, the STEM OPT employer…