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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The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is improving the post-completion optional practical training (OPT) reporting and compliance process by launching the SEVP Portal in December 2016. The SEVP Portal will allow F-1 post-completion OPT students to report personal and employer information…
Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) school officials or administrators can now download a frequently asked questions (FAQ) guide about K-12 SEVP-certified schools and the K-12 international student life cycle.This free resource, found on the Study in the States Webinars page under the Student and…
This summer, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) focused on reaching designated school officials (DSOs) at kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools. In June 2016, SEVP representatives hosted an SEVP Ask the Experts Webinar: K-12 Spotlight. During the webinar, SEVP…
As a designated school official (DSO) at a kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) school, there are many policies and processes to know. For example, it is important to remember that F-1 international students at the kindergarten through grade eight levels are not permitted to study at public schools…