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DSOs: Here’s What’s New on the SEVIS Help Hub
Study in the States continues to update the SEVIS Help Hub with new resources to assist designated school officials (DSOs) with managing school information and records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).We recently updated the SEVIS Help Hub to include the:SEVIS Release…
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Questions from Designated School Officials: What is the Difference Between a Program Date and a Session Date?
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…
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Students: Are You Eligible For a Reduced Course Load?
Note: On April 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register, Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J, and M Nonimmigrants. As a result, this content may be outdated. Learn more.  F-1 and M-1 students…
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DSOs: Learn What to Expect During a School Visit from an SEVP Field Representative
In their role as direct day‑to‑day liaisons between the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and certified schools, field representatives meet with designated school officials (DSOs) in order to:Build working relationships with school officials.Learn more about the school and its…
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