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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Today is a national day of action for America’s PrepareAthon! Twice a year, on April 30 and September 30, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages people in the United States to prepare for different types of natural…
As National Financial Capability Month comes to a close, we want to remind students how important it is to understand your finances and plan accordingly when you prepare to study in the United States. If you plan to attend school in the United States, you must show your designated school…
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools will have greater flexibility in determining how many designated school officials (DSOs) to nominate. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations under SEVP to improve management of international student…
All prospective F and M international students must pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee prior to applying for a U.S. student visa and entering the United States. Active F and M students who were issued a Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for…