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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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In their role as direct day‑to‑day liaisons between the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and certified schools, field representatives meet with designated school officials (DSOs) in order to:Build working relationships with school officials.Learn more about the school and its…
Join the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at 11 a.m. EST for an online presentation at the International Students Day Virtual College Fair. During the presentation, an SEVP representative will:Provide you with an overview of SEVP.Discuss how you can find the…
In October 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed rule that would extend the time during which some international students may engage in practical training while in the United States. DHS plans to publish a final rule on this topic in March 2016.
Principal designated school officials (PDSO) have until March 2 to complete their annual SEVIS verification. The annual verification process is complete when a PDSO verifies that all school officials at their Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school or program need continued…