I'm a New DSO. What Now?
June 18, 2025
Being nominated as a designated school official (DSO) at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school is a significant…
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The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) released the latest version of the SEVIS by the Numbers report on ICE.gov/SEVP. The report uses Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data from calendar year 2023 and calendar year 2024. Foreign student enrollment in the United…
Designated school officials (DSOs) are often called upon to assist F-1 students as they progress from one academic level to another within the same institution. This blog provides guidance on when and how to use the Change Education Level process in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information…
If you are an F-1 student planning to transition to H-1B employment, recent changes to the H-1B program may directly impact you. As of January 17, 2025, DHS implemented a final H-1B rule that extends the cap-gap extensions of eligible F-1 students from October 1 to April 1 of the relevant…
If you are an F-1 international student looking for summer training, internships or work opportunities, your first step is to talk to your designated school official (DSO).
Working in the United States without proper authorization is illegal and can jeopardize your student status. Your DSO can…