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 Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) deployed a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) emergency release (6.21.1) on Wednesday, July 15 to address technical issues that resulted from SEVIS Release 6.21. This week’s SEVIS Emergency Release 6.21.1 included the…
All prospective F and M international students must pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee before they apply for a U.S. student visa and enter the United States. Among other payment options, students can use Western Union to pay the fee.
The Student…
Many schools in the United States are in midst of summer break. This time can offer the opportunity for designated school official (DSOs) to catch up on administrative duties and other tasks. Be sure to take time over this summer break to check your school’s Form I–17, “…
If you are a student athlete, you may be starting to train for the upcoming season. As an international student involved in sports, it is important to know how to maintain your student status. The most important thing to remember as an international student athlete is that your primary…