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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Whether you are an international student or a school official, we encourage you to learn more about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign.The campaign reminds community members, “if you see something you know…
Editor's note: The July 2016 Spotlight was updated to more accurately reflect the J-1 program rules.Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Director Lou Farrell shares highlights from the NAFSA 2016 Annual Conference & Expo in the latest edition of SEVP Spotlight.In the…
Students with existing 17-month STEM OPT EADs may no longer apply to transition their EAD to the 24-month STEM OPT EAD. If you are a current 17-month STEM OPT participant who applied for the additional seven months by the August 8, 2016 deadline and have questions about the status of your…
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…