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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There are more than 9,000 Active M-1 students currently in the United States, according to recent data from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. Who are these M-1 students and what do they study?M-1 students are not enrolled in the traditional, academic programs like F-1…
As reported in the August Student and Exchange Visitor Program Spotlight, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues to see an increase in the number of scams targeting unsuspecting international students. These scams are when strangers target individuals and mislead them in order to…
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…
There is an increasing demand for international students at U.S. schools, and it is understandable that your Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school may consider hiring a third-party recruiter or agency to help you meet your recruitment goals. The use of third-party…