SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) DSO Certification — Questions and Answers

Question 1: In Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting an initial assessment?

To generate documentation for billing
To demonstrate the assessor's expertise
To fulfill administrative requirements
To establish a baseline and identify needs for appropriate action (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To establish a baseline and identify needs for appropriate action

The initial assessment establishes a baseline and identifies specific needs to guide subsequent decisions.

Question 2: What does the acronym PDSO stand for in the context of SEVIS?

Principal DSO Supervisor and Overseer
Provisional Designated Student Official
Primary Designated School Official (Correct answer)
Program Director and School Officer

Correct answer: Primary Designated School Official

PDSO stands for Primary Designated School Official, the lead DSO at an SEVP-certified school who holds ultimate responsibility for SEVIS compliance.

Question 3: How long should SEVIS professionals typically retain official documentation?

Until the next calendar year
According to applicable regulatory requirements and organizational policies (Correct answer)
Only until a case is closed
For a maximum of one year

Correct answer: According to applicable regulatory requirements and organizational policies

Record retention periods are determined by regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

Question 4: What distinguishes a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification certified professional from a non-certified practitioner?

There is no meaningful difference
Certification validates competency through standardized assessment against benchmarks (Correct answer)
Certified professionals only work in larger organizations
Certified professionals always have more experience

Correct answer: Certification validates competency through standardized assessment against benchmarks

Certification provides objective validation of competency through standardized assessment.

Question 5: If a DSO notices unauthorized access to a student's SEVIS record, what should be their immediate first step?

Contact SEVP immediately to report the security incident (Correct answer)
Delete the student's SEVIS record and re-enter it
Issue a new Form I-20 with a corrected SEVIS ID
Terminate the student's record and file a new I-17

Correct answer: Contact SEVP immediately to report the security incident

Unauthorized SEVIS access is a security incident that must be reported to SEVP promptly so they can investigate and take corrective action.

Question 6: A sponsor designates a J-1 exchange visitor as a 'research scholar.' Which regulation governs the terms and conditions of this category?

8 CFR 214.2(f)
22 CFR 41.62
8 CFR 214.2(j)
22 CFR 62.20 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 22 CFR 62.20

22 CFR Part 62 governs J-1 exchange visitor categories, and 22 CFR 62.20 specifically addresses the research scholar category.

Question 7: How frequently should ongoing assessments be conducted in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification practice?

Once annually regardless of circumstances
Only when required by external auditors
Only when problems are reported
At regular intervals and as conditions change (Correct answer)

Correct answer: At regular intervals and as conditions change

Ongoing assessments should follow established protocols and also respond to changing conditions.

Question 8: When a school changes its legal name, the PDSO must update SEVIS by submitting which document?

A new Form I-539 with supporting documentation
An amended Form I-17 petition reflecting the new name (Correct answer)
A Form DS-3036 signed by the Department of State
A SEVIS Batch XML file with a School Update transaction

Correct answer: An amended Form I-17 petition reflecting the new name

A legal name change is a material change that requires the PDSO to file an amended Form I-17 petition with SEVP through SEVIS.

Question 9: An F-1 student transfers to a new SEVP-certified school. When does the student's SEVIS record transfer to the new school?

When the transfer release date set by the initial DSO passes (Correct answer)
Immediately upon the student's request
Only after the student enrolls in the new school
After 30 days of inactivity at the old school

Correct answer: When the transfer release date set by the initial DSO passes

The SEVIS record transfers to the new school on the transfer release date established by the DSO at the initial school.

Question 10: Which of the following is a requirement for an individual to serve as a DSO at an SEVP-certified school?

They must hold a master's degree in international education
They must have at least five years of immigration law experience
They must be bonded and licensed by the state department of education
They must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Correct answer)

Correct answer: They must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

SEVP regulations require that DSOs be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to ensure they have a long-term stake in compliance.

Question 11: A SEVIS audit finds that a DSO approved CPT for a student who had not completed one full academic year. What is the likely outcome?

The DSO receives a verbal warning and no further action is taken
The student's I-20 is automatically extended by one year
The CPT authorization may be found invalid and the student's status could be jeopardized (Correct answer)
The employer must reimburse the student's wages

Correct answer: The CPT authorization may be found invalid and the student's status could be jeopardized

CPT authorized before the required one full academic year is invalid, which can place the student out of status and expose the institution to compliance findings.

Question 12: Under SEVIS regulations, within how many days must a DSO report that an F-1 student has failed to enroll in a required full course of study?

30 days (Correct answer)
60 days
15 days
21 days

Correct answer: 30 days

DSOs must report an F-1 student's failure to enroll within 30 days of the start of the academic term.

Question 13: Under SEVIS regulations, what is the maximum grace period an F-1 student is allowed after completing their degree program before they must depart the U.S. or obtain a new immigration status?

30 days
120 days
90 days
60 days (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 60 days

F-1 students have a 60-day grace period after completing their academic program (or OPT) to prepare for departure, transfer to another institution, or change status.

Question 14: How does the SEVIS body of knowledge relate to daily professional practice?

It only applies during exams
It is theoretical with limited application
It provides the foundational framework guiding decision-making and standard practices (Correct answer)
It is only for academic research

Correct answer: It provides the foundational framework guiding decision-making and standard practices

The body of knowledge provides the framework guiding daily decision-making and practices.

Question 15: Which of the following best describes a 'material change' that requires a school to update its Form I-17 with SEVP?

Changing the school's website URL
Hiring a new international admissions counselor
Adding a new elective course to the curriculum
Opening a new branch campus in a different city (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Opening a new branch campus in a different city

Opening a new campus location is a material change to the school's approved structure and must be reflected in an updated Form I-17 submitted to SEVP.

Question 16: What should be prepared for a SEVIS audit?

Only financial reports
Ignore audits
No preparation
Complete records and policies (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Complete records and policies

For a SEVIS audit, schools must prepare complete and well-organized records for all international students and exchange visitors, along with documentation of their institutional policies and procedures related to SEVIS compliance. This includes student files, attendance records, academic progress, employment authorizations, and evidence of staff training. Comprehensive preparation demonstrates adherence to regulations and facilitates a smooth audit process.

Question 17: What is the primary purpose of SEVIS reporting?

Create delays
Provide accurate data (Correct answer)
Ignore reports
Only for internal use

Correct answer: Provide accurate data

The primary purpose of SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) reporting is to provide accurate and timely data to the U.S. government regarding nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors. This data is essential for maintaining national security, ensuring compliance with immigration laws, and tracking the status of international students and scholars throughout their stay in the United States. Accurate reporting is critical for both the government and the educational institutions.

Question 18: When documenting assessment findings in SEVIS practice, which approach is MOST appropriate?

Summarize verbally without written documentation
Include only positive findings
Record objective findings, measurements, and observations factually (Correct answer)
Use jargon only experts understand

Correct answer: Record objective findings, measurements, and observations factually

Assessment documentation must be objective, factual, and comprehensive.

Question 19: In Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting an initial assessment?

To demonstrate the assessor's expertise
To generate documentation for billing
To fulfill administrative requirements
To establish a baseline and identify needs for appropriate action (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To establish a baseline and identify needs for appropriate action

The initial assessment establishes a baseline and identifies specific needs to guide subsequent decisions.

Question 20: A J-1 exchange visitor in a professor category wants to extend their program. Who must take action in SEVIS to facilitate the extension?

The U.S. Department of State's Exchange Visitor Program office
The Responsible Officer (RO) or Alternate Responsible Officer at the sponsor organization (Correct answer)
The host institution's DSO
The exchange visitor directly through the SEVIS portal

Correct answer: The Responsible Officer (RO) or Alternate Responsible Officer at the sponsor organization

For J-1 exchange visitors, the Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer at the designated sponsor must update SEVIS to authorize a program extension.

Question 21: A school's SEVP certification may be withdrawn if the school fails to maintain which of the following?

Partnership agreements with at least two foreign universities
A dedicated international student office with a minimum of three full-time staff
Enrollment of at least 100 F-1 students per academic year
Adequate and accurate recordkeeping and reporting in SEVIS (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Adequate and accurate recordkeeping and reporting in SEVIS

SEVP may withdraw certification when a school fails to maintain required SEVIS recordkeeping and reporting obligations, which are central to program integrity.

Question 22: A DSO is preparing documentation for a SEVP site visit. Which type of record is MOST important to have organized and readily accessible?

Institutional financial statements for the past decade
Faculty syllabi for all courses offered
Marketing materials used to recruit international students
Individual student files containing I-20s, passport copies, and enrollment verification (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Individual student files containing I-20s, passport copies, and enrollment verification

Student-level records including I-20s, identity documents, and enrollment verification are the primary focus of SEVP compliance reviews.

Question 23: What is the primary purpose of the SEVIS Batch interface used by large institutions?

To generate compliance reports for ICE field offices
To allow students to self-report changes directly to SEVIS
To issue I-20 forms without DSO review
To automate bulk SEVIS record updates using data from the institution's SIS (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To automate bulk SEVIS record updates using data from the institution's SIS

SEVIS Batch allows institutions to upload large volumes of student data changes automatically from their Student Information System.

Question 24: What documentation must schools retain for SEVIS audits?

Complete records (Correct answer)
None
Only financial
Only emails

Correct answer: Complete records

Schools must retain comprehensive documentation for all international students and exchange visitors, including admission records, academic transcripts, financial verification, and copies of immigration documents. These complete records are essential for demonstrating compliance during SEVIS audits. Maintaining thorough documentation allows schools to quickly provide evidence that they are meeting all regulatory obligations.

Question 25: How frequently should ongoing assessments be conducted in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification practice?

Once annually regardless of circumstances
Only when required by external auditors
At regular intervals and as conditions change (Correct answer)
Only when problems are reported

Correct answer: At regular intervals and as conditions change

Ongoing assessments should follow established protocols and also respond to changing conditions.

Question 26: What is the primary purpose of immigration regulations in SEVIS?

For tourists
Ensure compliance with laws (Correct answer)
Only for employers
Ignore regulations

Correct answer: Ensure compliance with laws

The primary purpose of immigration regulations within SEVIS is to ensure that all international students and exchange visitors, as well as the institutions hosting them, comply with U.S. immigration laws. This system helps monitor their activities and status to prevent visa fraud and maintain national security.

Question 27: When assessment results for a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification evaluation are inconclusive, the BEST practice is to:

Report the results as definitive anyway
Discard the results and start over
Conduct additional assessment using alternative methods (Correct answer)
Delay reporting until results are favorable

Correct answer: Conduct additional assessment using alternative methods

Inconclusive results require additional assessment using alternative methods for triangulation.

Question 28: In SEVIS practice, what happens when regulations are updated?

Previous certifications are revoked
Professionals must update knowledge and practices to meet new requirements (Correct answer)
Existing professionals are grandfathered in
Changes apply only to new professionals

Correct answer: Professionals must update knowledge and practices to meet new requirements

All professionals must update their knowledge and practices when regulations change.

Question 29: What is the MOST important factor when selecting assessment tools for SEVIS certification work?

Personal familiarity with the tool
The cost of the assessment tool
How quickly the tool can be administered
Validity, reliability, and appropriateness for the specific context (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Validity, reliability, and appropriateness for the specific context

Assessment tools must be valid, reliable, and appropriate for the specific context.

Question 30: An institution receives a SEVP site visit notice with 48 hours' notice. What should the DSO prioritize first?

Gather student files, enrollment records, and SEVIS access logs (Correct answer)
Contact NAFSA for guidance before responding
Brief the institution's legal team and take no further action until they advise
Request a postponement from SEVP

Correct answer: Gather student files, enrollment records, and SEVIS access logs

Immediately assembling relevant student and SEVIS records ensures the institution can demonstrate compliance during the audit.

Question 31: What is the primary purpose of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)?

To track and monitor nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors throughout their stay (Correct answer)
To process OPT and CPT applications
To certify universities for international student enrollment
To issue visas to international students

Correct answer: To track and monitor nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors throughout their stay

SEVIS is a web-based system maintained by DHS/ICE that tracks F, M, and J nonimmigrants from visa issuance through departure.

Question 32: What is the BEST way for a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification professional to stay current with regulatory changes?

Check regulations only during renewal
Rely solely on employer notifications
Monitor regulatory bodies, attend CE, and participate in professional associations (Correct answer)
Depend on colleagues to share updates

Correct answer: Monitor regulatory bodies, attend CE, and participate in professional associations

Staying current requires monitoring agencies, attending CE, and participating in professional associations.

Question 33: A DSO at a SEVP-certified school is required to notify SEVP within how many days if the school no longer meets the minimum enrollment requirement?

30 days (Correct answer)
60 days
21 days
15 days

Correct answer: 30 days

Schools must notify SEVP within 30 days of any material change, including falling below enrollment minimums, by updating their Form I-17.

Question 34: Which assessment method provides the MOST reliable data for SEVIS professionals making critical decisions?

Informal verbal feedback alone
Single-source data from one stakeholder
Social media reviews
Standardized tools combined with professional observation (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Standardized tools combined with professional observation

Combining standardized tools with professional observation provides the most comprehensive data.

Question 35: What is the PRIMARY purpose of obtaining SEVIS certification in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification?

To satisfy a personal achievement goal
To guarantee employment
To bypass educational requirements
To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards

Certification demonstrates verified competency and adherence to professional standards.

Question 36: Which foundational principle is MOST important for success in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification?

Specializing in only one narrow area
Maintaining minimum certification requirements
Maximizing financial returns
Commitment to continuous learning, ethical practice, and quality outcomes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Commitment to continuous learning, ethical practice, and quality outcomes

Success requires continuous learning, ethical practice, and focus on quality outcomes.

Question 37: When assessment results for a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification evaluation are inconclusive, the BEST practice is to:

Delay reporting until results are favorable
Conduct additional assessment using alternative methods (Correct answer)
Discard the results and start over
Report the results as definitive anyway

Correct answer: Conduct additional assessment using alternative methods

Inconclusive results require additional assessment using alternative methods for triangulation.

Question 38: A J-1 program sponsor's RO wants to grant SEVIS access to a new staff member. Which step must be completed first?

The new ARO must be added to the sponsor's program designation through ECA (Correct answer)
The RO must submit a Form I-129 petition naming the new ARO
SEVIS must generate a new Sponsor ID for the additional staff member
The new ARO must complete the DS-3036 online training module

Correct answer: The new ARO must be added to the sponsor's program designation through ECA

To gain SEVIS access, a new ARO must first be added to the sponsor's official program designation record maintained by ECA/State Department.

Question 39: Which of the following is the State Department's counterpart to SEVP for managing exchange visitor programs?

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) (Correct answer)
Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA)
Office of Foreign Missions (OFM)
Visa Office (VO)

Correct answer: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the Department of State designates and oversees J-1 exchange visitor program sponsors.

Question 40: A DSO discovers an F-1 student's SEVIS record was not updated after the student changed their major 45 days ago. What is the correct course of action?

Terminate the student's SEVIS record immediately
Update SEVIS with the new major as soon as possible and document the delay (Correct answer)
Notify ICE before making any changes
Wait until the next reporting cycle to update the record

Correct answer: Update SEVIS with the new major as soon as possible and document the delay

DSOs should correct SEVIS records as soon as an error is discovered and document the circumstances of the delay.

Question 41: Which documentation practice BEST demonstrates regulatory compliance for SEVIS certified professionals?

Maintaining organized, dated, and signed records of all activities (Correct answer)
Filing documents only when audited
Relying on memory for routine procedures
Keeping informal handwritten notes

Correct answer: Maintaining organized, dated, and signed records of all activities

Organized, dated, and signed records demonstrate systematic regulatory compliance.

Question 42: Effective communication between Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification professionals and stakeholders requires which essential element?

Avoiding difficult topics
Using technical jargon to establish credibility
Adapting communication style to the audience while maintaining accuracy (Correct answer)
Only written communication

Correct answer: Adapting communication style to the audience while maintaining accuracy

Adapting style to the audience while maintaining accuracy ensures understanding across groups.

Question 43: Which SEVIS function allows a DSO to verify that a prospective student's financial resources meet the requirements for their program of study?

The Financial Evidence Review tool
The Create Record function when issuing an I-20 (Correct answer)
The Student Exchange Visitor Information portal
The SEVIS Batch Upload module

Correct answer: The Create Record function when issuing an I-20

When creating a student record and issuing Form I-20, the DSO enters and attests to the student's demonstrated financial support as part of the record creation process.

Question 44: A school is considering terminating its SEVIS certification. Which agency must approve this and what is the consequence for current F-1 students?

DHS approves; students may remain indefinitely
ICE/SEVP approves; students must transfer or leave within 60 days (Correct answer)
USCIS approves; students maintain status for 60 days
DOS approves; students must leave immediately

Correct answer: ICE/SEVP approves; students must transfer or leave within 60 days

ICE/SEVP administers school certification and termination; affected F-1 students typically receive a 60-day period to transfer to another SEVP-certified school or depart.

Question 45: Which field in SEVIS is used to record a student's SEVIS ID number on a printed I-20?

School ID
SEVIS ID (Correct answer)
Visa Number
Student ID

Correct answer: SEVIS ID

The SEVIS ID (N-number) is the unique identifier assigned by SEVIS and printed on the I-20.

Question 46: Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for a DSO to authorize a reduced course load (RCL) for an F-1 student?

Final semester with fewer credits needed to complete degree
Medical or mental health condition
Desire to work more hours at off-campus employment (Correct answer)
Academic difficulties in the first semester

Correct answer: Desire to work more hours at off-campus employment

A desire to work more hours is not a permissible reason for an RCL; authorized reasons include initial academic difficulties, medical conditions, and completion of studies.

Question 47: Which assessment method provides the MOST reliable data for SEVIS professionals making critical decisions?

Social media reviews
Informal verbal feedback alone
Standardized tools combined with professional observation (Correct answer)
Single-source data from one stakeholder

Correct answer: Standardized tools combined with professional observation

Combining standardized tools with professional observation provides the most comprehensive data.

Question 48: Under SEVP regulations, a DSO must keep copies of each student's financial evidence on file for a minimum of how long?

Three years after the student's program end date (Correct answer)
Five years after the student's program end date
Seven years after the student's program end date
One year after the student's program end date

Correct answer: Three years after the student's program end date

SEVP regulations require schools to maintain student records, including financial evidence, for a minimum of three years after the student's program end date.

Question 49: How often must SEVP-certified schools recertify to maintain their certification status?

Every five years
Every year
Every three years
Every two years (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Every two years

SEVP requires schools to recertify every two years by submitting an updated Form I-17 petition demonstrating continued eligibility.

Question 50: What is the MOST important factor when selecting assessment tools for SEVIS certification work?

Personal familiarity with the tool
Validity, reliability, and appropriateness for the specific context (Correct answer)
The cost of the assessment tool
How quickly the tool can be administered

Correct answer: Validity, reliability, and appropriateness for the specific context

Assessment tools must be valid, reliable, and appropriate for the specific context.

Question 51: When documenting assessment findings in SEVIS practice, which approach is MOST appropriate?

Include only positive findings
Use jargon only experts understand
Record objective findings, measurements, and observations factually (Correct answer)
Summarize verbally without written documentation

Correct answer: Record objective findings, measurements, and observations factually

Assessment documentation must be objective, factual, and comprehensive.

Question 52: An institution's I-17 petition lists three campuses. A new campus opens. What must the institution do before enrolling F-1 students at the new campus?

Designate a campus-specific DSO and begin enrollment immediately
Submit a petition update to add the new campus to the I-17 and receive SEVP approval (Correct answer)
Notify the local ICE field office within 30 days
Send a campus notification letter to all current students

Correct answer: Submit a petition update to add the new campus to the I-17 and receive SEVP approval

Adding a new campus to SEVP certification requires an approved petition update to the I-17 before international students can be enrolled there.

Question 53: An institution is preparing for a SEVP recertification review. Which internal audit step is MOST critical to complete first?

Survey international students about their satisfaction with DSO services
Review and reconcile all active SEVIS records against internal enrollment data (Correct answer)
Submit a practice I-17 petition to test the system
Update the institution's website with new DSO contact information

Correct answer: Review and reconcile all active SEVIS records against internal enrollment data

Reconciling SEVIS records with enrollment data identifies discrepancies before SEVP reviewers find them, which is the most critical pre-audit step.

Question 54: What happens to an F-1 student's SEVIS record if they fail to enroll within 30 days of the program start date listed on their I-20?

The DSO must request a new I-20 issuance
SEVIS terminates the record for failure to enroll (Correct answer)
The student must file an extension request
The record is automatically extended by 60 days

Correct answer: SEVIS terminates the record for failure to enroll

If a student fails to enroll by 30 days after the program start date, SEVIS will automatically terminate the SEVIS record for failure to maintain status.

Question 55: What is the MOST important principle of professional documentation in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification practice?

Using elaborate vocabulary
Minimizing details to save time
Including personal opinions for context
Recording information accurately, objectively, and in a timely manner (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Recording information accurately, objectively, and in a timely manner

Accurate, objective, and timely documentation is the foundation of professional record-keeping.

Question 56: If a PDSO resigns without designating a replacement, what risk does the school face?

Automatic suspension of all active student SEVIS records
Mandatory audit of the school's last three years of SEVIS data
Immediate revocation of all issued Forms I-20
Loss of SEVP certification due to lacking a required school official (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Loss of SEVP certification due to lacking a required school official

Having at least one PDSO is a condition of SEVP certification; failure to maintain this role can result in withdrawal of the school's certification.

Question 57: What is the primary responsibility of a Responsible Officer (RO) in the context of Exchange Visitor Programs?

Approving Optional Practical Training for exchange visitors
Administering and ensuring compliance of the exchange visitor program in SEVIS (Correct answer)
Certifying transcripts for J-1 visa applicants
Issuing Form I-20 for J-1 visa holders

Correct answer: Administering and ensuring compliance of the exchange visitor program in SEVIS

The RO is the principal official of a designated exchange visitor program sponsor responsible for administering the program and maintaining SEVIS compliance.

Question 58: During an audit prep review, a DSO identifies students whose I-20 program end dates have passed but who are still enrolled. What should the DSO do first?

Extend the program end dates retroactively for all affected students
Terminate all affected records immediately to avoid audit findings
Evaluate each case individually to determine if an extension was warranted and properly documented (Correct answer)
Refer all students to the international student appeals office

Correct answer: Evaluate each case individually to determine if an extension was warranted and properly documented

Each case must be evaluated individually; some may have had proper extensions while others may require corrective action.

Question 59: Which DHS component is responsible for administering the SEVIS system and overseeing SEVP-certified schools?

CBP
TSA
USCIS
ICE/HSI through SEVP (Correct answer)

Correct answer: ICE/HSI through SEVP

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), through its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), administers SEVIS and certifies schools to enroll international students.

Question 60: Which form must a PDSO use to add or remove a DSO from a school's SEVIS record?

Form I-20
Form I-17 (Correct answer)
Form I-539
Form DS-2019

Correct answer: Form I-17

Changes to a school's approved officials, including adding or removing DSOs, are made by updating the school's Form I-17 petition in SEVIS.

SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) DSO Certification

This certification validates knowledge of the SEVIS system for Designated School Officials (DSOs) and program sponsors, covering F-1/M-1/J-1 visa compliance, reporting requirements, student record management, and SEVP audit preparation.

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