DHS Blue Campaign | Combating Human Trafficking in Schools
January 11, 2025
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign is focused on raising…
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Following the impact of Hurricane Harvey on parts of Texas and Louisiana, U.S. federal government emergency responders continue to respond to local communities and tribes across the impacted regions.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (…
Frances Meres, the guest author of today’s blog post, is the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) field representative for Territory 50, serving the eastern Pennsylvania region. She served as a designated school official (DSO) for several years at institutions of various sizes and with…
In the United States, only schools with Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification are authorized to enroll F-1 and M-1 international students.Petitioning for SEVP certification is a major decision, and schools must complete the Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of…
As an F or M student in the United States, it is important that you maintain your student status, even during emergency events like hurricanes.The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 until Nov. 30 each year. However, the peak of the season is typically between mid-August and late October,…