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’s (DHS) Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) supports the DHS mission by building, improving and leveraging relationships with the academic community. Through this ongoing series, read how OAE actively engages with the academic community in the…
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day; a holiday commonly celebrated in the United States where you remind your family and loved ones how much you care for them. As an F or M student, you may want to bring your dependents to live with you during your studies in the country. Dependents…
Are you a principal designated school official (PDSO) that needs to submit a new designated school official (DSO) for your school, or change existing DSO information in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)? If so, we recommend you use the DSO Update Process Fact Sheet on ICE.…
Deciding to study in the United States is a big decision. You may have questions about where to study, what program would be best for you and how you will finance your education. To help you with the process, EducationUSA hosts interactive events where you can learn important information and get…