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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With the holiday season approaching, students and designated school officials (DSO) are preparing for final exams and planning for holiday travel. Studying and packing are important, but as an F or M student, you must also prepare your documents for your return to the United States. Follow our blog…
Due to a planned electrical system outage, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Response Center will be unable to receive or respond to any stakeholder inquiries via phone or email beginning Friday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. through Monday, Dec. 15, at 4 a.m. EST. During this time, please use…
On Dec. 2, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced mandatory annual verification updates for designated school officials (DSOs) in the Studentand Exchange Visitor Information System(SEVIS). At this time, SEVP is aware of issues with the verification process.…
As an F-1 student in the United States, you may be eligible to apply for up to 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is one form of practical training authorized for nonimmigrant students. You may apply for OPT if you satisfy the following requirements: • Complete one…