Designated School Official Annual Verification Period
December 10, 2024
As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act, Principal Designated School Officials…
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Designated school officials (DSOs) are required to keep student and school records up to date to help ensure accurate Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data.
Keep these requirements in mind:
Keep DSO contact information, including telephone numbers and email addresses, up…
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