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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The annual cap gap extension ends Wednesday, Sept. 30.The cap gap extension automatically extends F-1 status and, if applicable, post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment authorization for eligible F-1 students who have pending or approved H-1 B temporary employment status…
On Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) will host a webinar for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) users, titled “SEVIS Webinar: Optional Practical Training (OPT).” The webinar will stream from 2‑3:30 p.m. EDT and pre-registration is…
Are you an F or M student applying for benefits while in the United States, such as a state driver’s license or Social Security number? If so, you should speak with your designated school official (DSO) to ensure you are eligible to apply for the benefit and have the proper paperwork.Most…
If you are an F-1 or M-1 international student and you arrived to the United States without a required document, or with unsigned or incomplete documents, you may have received a Form I-515A, “Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor.” When a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer…