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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If you are a designated school official (DSO) at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)‑certified school, or work at a U.S. school that is interested in enrolling F and M students, make sure to frequent the Study in the States’ Schools page.This page makes it easy for school officials…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed extending the time some international students may receive practical training while in the United States.Specifically, the DHS proposed rule extends how long F-1 students who study science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) may…
The United States offers a wide variety of program options for F and M students. The term program of study refers to the academic or vocational education an F or M student receives while studying in the United States.After a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school accepts…
If you are a principal designated school official (PDSO) who needs to update information about designated school officials (DSOs) on your school’s Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” please use the DSO Process Fact Sheet on ICE.gov…