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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As the designated school official (DSO) of a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)‑certified school, you are responsible for making updates to your school’s Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student.” This is a key part of the…
If you are an F or M student, you must attend a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)‑certified school to maintain your student status. Even though attending a certified school is a requirement, it is still important to know why and how this benefits you.When you find an SEVP-certified school…
Designated school officials (DSOs) at Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools have many responsibilities. A major one is keeping up with reporting requirements regarding your school and enrolled F and M students. This information is reported, updated, and managed in the…
Schools that want to enroll nonimmigrant students must be certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Being certified means that your school can issue Forms I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” and enroll these students. Students will be…