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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As an international student studying in the United States, it is important that you prepare for natural disasters and know how to maintain your student status in the event of an emergency.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a U.S. government agency within the Department of Homeland…
Questions from Designated School Officials: Am I Required to Transfer an F-1 Student’s SEVIS Record?
Questions from Designated School Officials is a blog series on Study in the States for designated school officials (DSOs). Each month, we will answer a question that will help you advise your F and/or M students. If you are a DSO and would like to submit a question, you can email us or…
This Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. EDT, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) will co-host an International Student Overview Webinar designed specifically for Hispanic Serving Institutions.In partnership with the U.S. Department of State,…
U.S. President Barack Obama proclaimed Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2015 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month-long celebration, the countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days, and we recognize the…