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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Questions from Designated School Officials is a blog series on Study in the States for designated school officials (DSOs). Each month, we will answer a question that will help you advise your F and/or M students. If you are a DSO and would like to submit a question, you can email us or…
Please note: On May 10, 2016, DHS replaced the 17-month STEM OPT extension with a new 24-month STEM OPT extension. All existing 17-month STEM OPT EADs will remain valid until the EAD expires, is terminated or revoked. For more information about the new STEM OPT rule, please visit the STEM OPT Hub.…
For some students, summer break is a time to relax from school and return home to visit family. As an F or M student, it is important to maintain your status during your annual vacation, especially if you depart from the United States.F students become eligible to take an annual vacation after…
The United States offers a variety of degree programs—with research you can find one to match your goals and interests. Each program and school is unique, so the application process for each may be different. Remember that as an F or M student, you must attend a program that is certified by the…