SEVP field representatives serve as key resources for school officials. They enhance national security by helping certified schools comply with policy…
As you begin your journey of preparing to study in the United States, you may be considering the option of consulting service providers to help you in this process. Depending on where you live, such services could include a recruiter, broker or agent who charges fees or receives a commission for…
The United States offers a wide variety of options for students who want to pursue college or university education at an advanced (i.e., graduate) level.What is the difference between graduate and undergraduate school? An F student may enroll in an undergraduate program to earn an associate’s…
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…
In the United States, formal, compulsory education begins at about age five or six years and includes grades kindergarten (K) through grade 12 (i.e. elementary and secondary school).A minor F-2 or M-2 dependent must attend school at the appropriate level for grades K – 12, and may attend…