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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Sometimes, a student must delay the start of a program of study. If you are an F or M student planning to study at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified school,you may be eligible to defer your admission. Notify your designated school official (DSO) of this need as soon as possible. Your…
F and M students are eligible to apply and enroll in various academic programs at Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified schools in the United States. If you are interested in post-secondary education in the United States, you should know your degree options usually have certain…
Study in the States aims to be a resource on the entire F and M student process. We strive to provide clear and informative resources and seek to improve how we interact with you. To achieve this goal, we need to hear from you on what you like and what we can do better.You can give feedback in a…
Being certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll F and/or M students is a great responsibility. SEVP works to protect the United States by monitoring F and M students and by ensuring legitimate F and M students attend SEVP-certified schools.SEVP-certified schools are a…