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If you are traveling abroad this holiday season and are an F or M student, it is important that you check in with your designated school official (DSO) before leaving the country.When you meet with your DSO, you should speak with them to ensure that:Your record in the Student and Exchange Visitor…

This season, it is important you prepare for more than just the holidays. Harsh winter weather, like snow storms and extremely cold temperatures, is common throughout much of the United States this time of year. One proactive way you can stay informed about potential weather hazards in your…

Update: SEVIS Release 6.23 will be live at 8 a.m. ET, Dec. 7. Refer to the Release Planning Guide for details. The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Release 6.23 will deploy on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. This deployment will:Allow designated school officials (DSOs) to…

Today marks the first day principal designated school officials (PDSO) may begin completing their annual Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) verification for all the designated school officials (DSOs) employed by their Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school…