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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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 ask us via…
Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) schools are the fastest growing user group in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Currently, there are over 600 public high schools that enroll approximately 1,000 F-1 and M-1 students, and nearly 3,400 private K-12 schools that enroll…
As an M-1 student at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school, you must maintain your status while you study in the United States by following the international student rules associated with your visa type. It is just as important to maintain your status during the summer…
As an international student studying in the United States, please be aware that scammers may target you for money. Scams are when strangers target unsuspecting individuals and lie to them in order to illegally receive money or personal information. A scammer may target you by telephone, or…