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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As a designated school official (DSO), you have the authority to permit authorized early withdrawals to your F-status nonimmigrant students in extenuating circumstances. This includes a temporary absence or withdrawal from school due to a family emergency, personal matter or another…
Schools that want to enroll nonimmigrant students must apply and be granted a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. Being SEVP-certified means that a school can issue Forms I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” to prospective students…
Note: Fees have changed since the publication of this blog post. Please visit the SEVP Announces Changes to Program Fees blog post for the most up-to-date fee information. The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) strongly recommends that school officials review their school’s…
For many students, your school is your home away from home while studying in the United States. If you are interested in transferring schools, you must meet certain requirements to maintain your status. Here is what you should know: F StudentsIf you are an F student at an SEVP-…