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

Answer

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

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

Answer

There is no regulatory limit on the number of DSOs a school may designate; one PDSO is required and the school may add as many DSOs as needed.

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)

Answer

SEVP, a component of ICE/HSI, is responsible for certifying schools that wish to enroll F-1 and M-1 nonimmigrant students.

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

Answer

The PDSO must terminate the departing DSO's access in SEVIS; individual DSOs cannot remove their own access.

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

Answer

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

(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