SEVIS Program Sponsors & Designated School Official (DSO) Responsibilities 2

Question 1

An Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) in a J-1 exchange visitor program is analogous to which role in an F/M student program?

Accepted Answer

DSO

Answer

An ARO assists the RO and has delegated SEVIS access, paralleling the DSO role at SEVP-certified schools.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Every two years

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Contact SEVP immediately to report the security incident

Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The Create Record function when issuing an I-20

Answer

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.

(SEVIS) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification Practice Test

(SEVIS) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification Practice Test

SEVIS Program Sponsors & Designated School Official (DSO) Responsibilities 2