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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Welcome back to school! All this week, we will cover helpful reminders for the new academic term. Today, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we share helpful tips on volunteering. Every year the United States honors today as a national day of public service and encourages everyone to volunteer…
As students arrive on campuses across the country, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) reminds designated school officials (DSO) to double check and ensure that all enrolled F and M students who reported to your campus are properly registered as "Active" in the Student and…
The five month rule refers to the termination of a student’s record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) based on the student being away from classes or not in status for five months. This rule applies to the following students: Students who have had their…
Studying in the United States requires you to understand an application process that may be different from your home country's. Navigating the U.S. college admissions process is important to successfully studying and maintaining your status in the United States. The first step of the…