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Responsibilities for school officials at certified schools.
School Officials: Do You Know Your Certification Responsibilities?
Being certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll F and/or M students is a great responsibility. SEVP works to protect the United States by monitoring F and M students and by ensuring legitimate F and M students attend SEVP-certified schools.SEVP-certified schools are a…
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Departments of Education and Labor Work to Expand Relationships between Community Colleges and Businesses
As a part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant program, the Department of Education and the Department of Labor recently announced in a press release that $474.5 million is available “to create and expand innovative partnerships between community…
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School official keeping information in SEVIS updated.
School Officials: Keep Information Accurate and Up-to-Date in SEVIS
School officials use the Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” to apply for certification with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Having certification means that schools can enroll nonimmigrant students, and designated school…
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Ask a DSO: Do I need to apply for a Social Security number (SSN)?
Designated school officials (DSO) are school employees dedicated to helping F and M students at their school maintain their nonimmigrant status for the duration of their program. Ask a DSO is a new series with advice to help prepare F and M students for different situations they may encounter.Many…
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