SEVIS Program Sponsors & Designated School Official (DSO) Responsibilities

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Primary Designated School Official

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Program Director and School Officer

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Principal DSO Supervisor and Overseer

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Provisional Designated Student Official

Question 2

How many DSOs (including the PDSO) may a SEVP-certified school have in SEVIS at one time?

Accepted Answer

1 PDSO and an unlimited number of DSOs

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Only 1 PDSO and 1 DSO

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1 PDSO and up to 9 DSOs

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Up to 5 DSOs total including the PDSO

Question 3

Which agency certifies schools to enroll F and M nonimmigrant students in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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Department of Education (DOE)

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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

Question 4

A DSO who is leaving the institution should take which action in SEVIS before departing?

Accepted Answer

Have the PDSO terminate their DSO access in SEVIS

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Transfer their DSO access to a colleague directly

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Submit a Form I-17 petition amendment

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File an I-539 on their own behalf

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Administering and ensuring compliance of the exchange visitor program in SEVIS

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Certifying transcripts for J-1 visa applicants

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Issuing Form I-20 for J-1 visa holders

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Approving Optional Practical Training for exchange visitors

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Form I-17

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Form DS-2019

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Form I-539

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Form I-20

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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They must hold a master's degree in international education

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They must have at least five years of immigration law experience

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They must be bonded and licensed by the state department of education