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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If you are an F or M student and want to transfer to a new school or program, talk to your designated school official (DSO) first so you follow the correct processes and maintain your nonimmigrant status. Even if you plan to transfer to a new school, you still must attend and pass classes at your…
Note: The Department of Defense is not currently accepting MAVNI applications for FY 17 while it is revising its MAVNI implementation plan. Once it begins to accept enlistments, SEVP will provide additional information at that time. For more information please visit the What is MAVNI? Resource page…
On March 19, 2014, First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to China and encourages U.S. citizens to follow her journey. Her trip will focus on the power and importance of education between our two countries. China is the fifth most popular place for students from the United States to study abroad, and…
A new video message from Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Director Lou Farrell to the academic community outlines SEVP’s plan to increase performance and add enhancements to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). You can watch the video, SEVIS Way Ahead: A…