Blog

Blog illustration
  1. Home
  2. Blog

Filter Blogs By

Blogs

Student uses computer in classroom.
Ask a DSO: Do I need to apply for a Social Security number (SSN)?
Designated school officials (DSO) are school employees dedicated to helping F and M students at their school maintain their nonimmigrant status for the duration of their program. Ask a DSO is a new series with advice to help prepare F and M students for different situations they may encounter.Many…
Read More >
Use Study in the States for information on the international student process.
How can I use Study in the States?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched the Study in the States initiative to enhance our nation’s economic, scientific and technological competitiveness by finding new ways to encourage the most talented F and M students to study and learn about expanded post-graduate…
Read More >
Question: When does withdrawing from a class become a violation of F or M student status?
Questions from Designated School Officials: Maintaining Status and Withdrawing from a Class
Questions from Designated School Officials is a blog series on Study in the States for designated school officials (DSOs). Each month, we will answer a question that will help you advise your F and/or M students. If you are a DSO and would like to submit a question, you can email us or…
Read More >
Female students wearing caps and gowns at graduation.
F Students: Are You Prepared for the End of Your Program?
Please note: On May 10, 2016, DHS replaced the 17-month STEM OPT extension with a new 24-month STEM OPT extension. All existing 17-month STEM OPT EADs will remain valid until the EAD expires, is terminated or revoked. For more information about the new STEM OPT rule, please visit the STEM OPT Hub.…
Read More >