Designated school officials (DSO) are school employees dedicated to helping F and M students at their school maintain nonimmigrant status for the duration of their program. Ask a DSO is a series of articles with advice to help prepare F and M students for different situations they may encounter.An…
The Institute of International Education has partnered with leaders from twelve higher education institutions in the United States and Indonesia to launch the U.S. - Indonesia Partnership Program (USIPP) Consortium – a private, bilateral initiative that brings together six U.S. and six…
If you are an F or M student and you need to extend your stay in the United States or change your nonimmigrant status, you need to file a Form I-539, “Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status,” with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You will also need to file this form if…
As the summer travel season begins, many students will be going home or to other destinations. As an F or M student, it is important to understand the rules at U.S. airports to ensure you carry the proper documents and items with you.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) offers some…