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 a designated school official, it is important that you know what the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is, and how to connect and speak with the subject matter experts that make up the program. SEVP administers the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) on…
To help ensure school compliance with federal regulations and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data integrity, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has ongoing monitoring efforts in place. One way we monitor schools for compliance with regulations is by sending a…
F and M international students who arrive in the United States must present required documents before being admitted into the country. These include a signed Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” a valid passport, proof of financial support and payment…
You are accepted to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school of your choice and paid your I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee. Now, it is time to apply for your student visa and prepare for your visa interview. The U.S. Department of…