Who Is Dso for Visa?

Federal laws and regulations require the Designated School Official (DSO) to update and maintain the SEVIS records of nonimmigrant students in F and M visa categories.

Who can be a DSO?

Anyone who wants to serve as a designated school official (DSO) must be a regularly employed member of the school's administration. A DSO must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

What is a DSO in immigration?

Designated School Official (DSO) is an official U.S. term for anyone who officially represents an American college or university in matters dealing with F-1 (visa category for foreign students to enter the United States) affairs. ... The duties of the DSO include signing immigration documents for foreign students.

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