How do I get a Designated School Official (DSO) certification?
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How do I get a Designated School Official (DSO) certification?
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Answer:
In order for any school to be certified in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), they must first have dedicated employees who will assist and oversee the enrolled students. These employees will be the Designated school officials (DSO). The DSO must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. To prove this you will need to show a copy of a U.S. passport (current or expired), a copy of your U.S. civil issued birth certificate, your alien registration card, or a copy of a naturalization or citizenship certificate. A DSO must also be a regularly employed member of the school and can not be paid for the recruitment of foreign students.
The training to become a DSO will come from the SEVP External Training Application (SETA), which is an online learning tool. SEVP offers a free, self-paced online training for DSOs. When you finish the training you will have a better understanding of your responsibilities to the foreign students. All you have to do is create an online account on SEVP in order to begin taking the training.
For more information about school administration, check out this article: School Administration Courses and Classes Overview.
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