Get to Know SEVP’s Field Representatives
August 28, 2024
SEVP field representatives serve as key resources for school officials. They enhance national security by helping certified schools comply with policy…
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School officials use the Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” to apply for certification with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Having certification means that schools can enroll nonimmigrant students, and designated school…
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…
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…
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…