I'm a New DSO. What Now?
June 18, 2025
Being nominated as a designated school official (DSO) at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school is a significant…
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Throughout the month of March, the United States celebrates Women’s History Month. Today, we highlight the more than 500,000 female F and M students currently enrolled at Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified institutions.Where do most female international students come from?…
Beginning April 1, 2016, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) will send “Intent to Terminate” notices to international students, exchange visitors and their dependents who have failed to comply by the specified deadline with the Form I-515A, “Notice to Student or…
Spring break is around the corner and if your students plan to travel outside of the United States, it is important for them to know what to expect when they re-enter the country.As a designated school official (DSO), you can help your students prepare by reminding them what they will need to bring…
All F-1 and M-1 students are required to enroll in a full course of study. A full course of study is defined by a total number of clock hours or credit hours a student must enroll in during a week or an academic session.Clock HoursClock hours are the total number of actual hours per week a…