SEVP field representatives serve as key resources for school officials. They enhance national security by helping certified schools comply with policy…
Designated school officials (DSOs) are required to keep student and school records up to date to help ensure accurate Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data.
Keep these requirements in mind:
Keep DSO contact information, including telephone numbers and email addresses, up…
On Jan. 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register that provides Special Student Relief (SSR) employment benefits for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Haiti experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current crisis…
Special Student Relief (SSR) is the suspension of certain regulatory requirements by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for an F‑1 student from parts of the world that are experiencing emergent circumstances. Once an SSR notice is published, designated school…
On Dec. 30, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register that provides Special Student Relief (SSR) employment benefits for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Yemen experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current crisis in Yemen.…