SEVP Form Series: Understanding the Form I-20
July 22, 2025
The Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” is a critical document for both nonimmigrant students who obtain an F or…
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Designated school officials (DSOs) are school employees dedicated to helping F and M students at their school maintain their nonimmigrant status. “Ask a DSO” is a series with advice from DSOs on the different situations F and M students may encounter and for which they need to be…
Hundreds of thousands of undergraduate and graduate students choose to study in the United States each year at many colleges and universities. These estimated 765,000 F and M students contribute $22.7 billion to the U.S. economy, making higher education very important to the United States.Public…
Whether it is your first time in the United States or you are returning to your school campus from summer vacation, you may have questions while studying in the United States. In addition to your designated school official (DSO), several government agencies are great resources for news and…
With the beginning of the school year quickly approaching, it is important to remember that as an F or M student you need to check in with your designated school official (DSO) within 30 days of entering the United States (and no later than the program start date listed on your Form I-20, "…