Change Education Level in SEVIS: Guidance for DSOs
May 15, 2025
Designated school officials (DSOs) are often called upon to assist F-1 students as they progress from one academic level to another within the same…
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At the beginning of a new school session, designated school officials (DSOs) and students should consider the program end dates (PEDs) on the Form I-20, “Certificates of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.” Students should, if necessary, request an extension before the current program end…
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign is focused on raising awareness and providing resources to help combat human trafficking. Designated School Officials (DSOs) play a key role in protecting international…
As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act, Principal Designated School Officials (PDSOs) and Designated School Officials (DSOs) at SEVP-certified institutions are required to complete an annual verification process in the Student and…
On Nov. 18, 2024, the Institute of International Education (IIE) released its annual Open Doors Report. The report, which is released each year as part of International Education Week, includes detailed information and data about post-secondary student flows into and out of the United States during…