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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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice on July 12, 2023, announcing the addition of eight Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes to the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.
The DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List is a complete list…
Study in the States serves as a dedicated resource to help schools and programs in the United States, along with international students, navigate the international student life cycle and comply with federal regulations. A new Study in the States feature allows site users to filter all site content…
As you start your summer and prepare to apply to participate in optional practical training with U.S. Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS), be sure to connect with your designated school official (DSO).
You may only file the Form I-765, “Application for Employment Authorization,” for OPT…
Effective May 11, 2023, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) ended its Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) guidance, consistent with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, following the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency on April 10, 2023.
While the SEVP’s COVID-19…