January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign is focused on raising awareness and providing resources to help combat human trafficking. Designated School Officials (DSOs) play a key role in protecting international students from trafficking. Here are some key resources and steps DSOs can take to help prevent trafficking in schools:
Resources for DSOs:
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When welcoming international students to your institution, it’s important to ensure that all student documentation is authentic and valid before signing the Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status” for F and M students...
As a new session starts, designated school officials (DSOs) should be mindful of the program end dates (PEDs) listed on your international students’ Forms I-20, “Certificates of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.” Students should also monitor their PEDs and, if necessary, request a PED extension before the current program end date has passed.
Common reasons for updated PED include:
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.
School officials must maintain accurate student records and address all errors in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) immediately. Inaccurate SEVIS data can impact a student’s:
On March 10, 2023, the U.S.
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:
On Jan. 25, 2023, the U.S.
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Start Your School Year with These Resources
Welcome back to school! However you support your school’s international students, we hope you’ve had a smooth transition into a new semester and are feeling prepared for the rest of the school year. I hope these new resources will be helpful as you and your students settle in.
On Sept. 26, 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 Burma experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current crisis in Burma.