Designated School Official Annual Verification Period
December 10, 2024
As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act, Principal Designated School Officials…
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As the school year winds down for many institutions across the United States, some of your F-1 international students may be preparing to graduate. As a designated school official (DSO), use this time to familiarize yourself and your international students with important graduation reminders.Remind…
When coming to the United States to study for the first time, there are many things to remember. As you prepare, check out these resources for more information:Consult the Getting to the United States resource page for information on what documents you need to bring with you, what to expect at a U.…
Updates to the Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” and school recertification are two very different processes in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) school certification life cycle. Below, learn the differences between filing…
Note: April 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register, Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J, and M Nonimmigrants. As a result, this content may be outdated. Learn more.
F and M students studying in the…