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SEVP field representatives serve as key resources for school officials. They enhance national security by helping certified schools comply with policy and regulations. Field representatives act as direct, day-to-day liaisons between SEVP and SEVP-certified schools. Much of their time is spent meeting with school officials and other stakeholders face-to-face. Ninety-four percent of field representatives have a background in education, and 89 percent are previous designated school officials (DSOs).

During an international student’s time in the United States, it is crucial to maintain and update their records in the Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS). Whether you are an international student or a designated school official (DSO), take a moment to review these resources to ensure compliance. Students

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice on July 22, 2024, announcing the addition of one Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code to the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.

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 officials (DSOs) may certify if an F-1 student meets the criteria to qualify for SSR.

Beware of a scam using the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Response Center (SRC) phone number with a (703) area code and claiming to be SRC representatives. Students have been told to purchase a gift card for deposit and that an agent would pick up the card. Remember:

On Dec. 9, 2022, the U.S.

On Dec. 12, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will amend its regulations at 8 CFR 214.1, 214.2, 214.3, 214.4, 214.12, and 214.13 to remove obsolete information, correct typographical errors, update references and citations, and make minor clarifications to regulatory language. 

Designated school officials (DSOs) are required by the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) to complete an annual verification process within the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). This process ensures all DSOs who have access to the SEVIS are still employed by their institutions, are active DSOs, and require continued access to SEVIS. Read the below for key information regarding this required process. Dates to Know:

Project Campus Sentinel is an important government resource for designated school officials (DSOs). Campus Sentinel works to address potential compliance problems before they turn into a national security problem by proving a standard reporting process and reporting resources. Read the below frequently asked questions to learn how Project Campus Sentinel supports DSOs. Frequently Asked Questions: Project Campus Sentinel

School officials looking to file for initial certification, recertification or submit updates to the Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student,” can utilize the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s (SEVP) recently updated evidence checklists to guide your submissions. Be sure to replace any previous versions of these resources with these new versions. The updates resources include: General Resources