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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F and M students must pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee before they enter the country. After the payment is processed, most students will receive a confirmation email, but all students must also print out the I-901 SEVIS Fee receipt. They will need to present the receipt at their visa interview and may be…
If you are traveling abroad this holiday season and are an F or M student, it is important that you check in with your designated school official (DSO) before leaving the country.When you meet with your DSO, you should speak with them to ensure that:Your record in the Student and Exchange Visitor…
This season, it is important you prepare for more than just the holidays. Harsh winter weather, like snow storms and extremely cold temperatures, is common throughout much of the United States this time of year. One proactive way you can stay informed about potential weather hazards in your…
Update: SEVIS Release 6.23 will be live at 8 a.m. ET, Dec. 7. Refer to the Release Planning Guide for details. The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Release 6.23 will deploy on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. This deployment will:Allow designated school officials (DSOs) to…