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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English is the primary language of the United States, and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) does not regulate how well an international student must speak the language in order to study in this country.SEVP does require that prospective F-1 and M-1 students receive acceptance into an…
Do you know who makes the adjudication decisions for your school’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, recertification and updates to the Form I-17, "Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student?"It is one of the 14 federal…
M-1 students must follow certain rules if they wish to travel while they study in the United States. Understanding these five reminders will help M-1 students who plan to travel maintain their status:M-1 students are not eligible for an annual vacation. However, M-1 students may travel abroad…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) supports the DHS mission by building, improving and leveraging relationships with the academic community. Through this ongoing series, read how OAE actively engages with the academic community in the…