SEVIS Program Sponsors & Designated School Official (DSO) Responsibilities 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

An amended Form I-17 petition reflecting the new name

Answer

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 2

A DSO may be held personally liable for which of the following actions in SEVIS?

Accepted Answer

Knowingly entering false information into a student's SEVIS record

Answer

Knowingly entering false information in SEVIS can constitute fraud and expose a DSO to personal criminal and civil liability.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Three years after the student's program end date

Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Loss of SEVP certification due to lacking a required school official

Answer

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.

(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 3