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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February is National African American History Month in the United States. Commonly referred to as Black History Month, this annual observance recognizes the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity and celebrates their vital contributions to U.S. history and culture. …
As a reminder, action is required on the part of principal designated school officials (PDSOs) at Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools. All PDSOs at SEVP-certified schools must complete the designated school official (DSO) annual verification in the Student and Exchange…
Inessa Stepanenko originally came to the United States as an F-1 student from Russia to attend Schreiner College, a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school in Texas. Nearly 20 years later, she now serves as the school’s SEVP field representative. Ms. Stepanenko…
The United States offers a variety of schools and programs for F-1 international students to attend. Although most F-1 students in the United States study at post-secondary institutions, like colleges and universities, there are also options for international students to enroll in primary and…