Change Education Level in SEVIS: Guidance for DSOs
May 15, 2025
Designated school officials (DSOs) are often called upon to assist F-1 students as they progress from one academic level to another within the same…
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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.…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is seeking public comment on draft policy guidance on bridge programs and conditional admission. We have extended the feedback period to June 14, 2013. SEVP values feedback from the public and seeks their input in policy development. Your feedback…
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…
The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs hosts a live question and answer session on a visa topic on the first Friday of every month. First Fridays with the Visa Office happens live via Facebook. Each month a new visa topic is featured, and you are welcome to ask general questions…