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 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amended its regulations in a Final Rule posted in the Federal Register. The regulations took effect today, May 29, 2015 and allow for increased opportunities for study by spouses and minor children of F-1 and M-1 students, they also offer greater…
Interested in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) resources to help maintain your school and student records? Have SEVIS enhancement-related questions? Check out the new SEVIS Help Hub on Study in the States.The SEVIS Help Hub is a new Study in the States tool that serves as a…
Are you an F-1 student who was granted a change of status to H-1B? If so, it is important that you know about the cap gap and the cap gap extension, as it can affect your legal status in the United States. The cap gap refers to the period between the end of your F-1 status and the…
Hurricane season is upon us in the United States, and the National Weather Service encourages everyone to learn more about and prepare for hurricanes. This week we are highlighting Hurricane Preparedness Week to ensure we are ready for the possibility of hurricanes. Hurricane hazards can…