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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To maintain Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, designated school officials (DSO) are required to keep the Form I–17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Students,” up-to-date with their most current information. For example, if…
Before studying in the United States, there are some forms that you will be given and should keep while staying in the country. One important form is the Form I-94, “Arrival/Departure Record.” It shows the terms of your admission, including your legal status, length of time you may stay…
Once you are accepted to a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school, you must pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee. Paying the I-901 SEVIS Fee is the first step to studying in the United States. You must complete this step before…
Join the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and the U.S. Department of State for a webinar discussing the latest Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) enhancements in Release 6.17 deployed earlier this month. The webinar will take place on Friday, August 22, from 3:15…