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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The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is seeking public comment on draft policy guidance on conditional admission. SEVP values feedback from the public and seeks their input to ensure SEVP policies consider all relevant information.Conditional AdmissionThe conditional admission draft…
Whether you would like to search for a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school or learn how to fill out the Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Students,” Study in the States offers many free resources for both students…
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) field representatives serve as direct day‑to‑day liaisons between SEVP and certified schools. SEVP field representatives are official Federal government employees that are trained and certified by SEVP to:Ensure SEVP-certified schools understand…
Studying in the United States is an intricate process, managed by several government agencies. Even if you understand English well, you may encounter some terms in the international student process that are confusing, but important to understand. To help you understand terms like “F-1 Status…