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DSO Help 
Your Student Immigration Partner 

Welcome

to DSO Help, your trusted partner in ensuring visa compliance for educational institutions. We provide comprehensive support for your international offices - from office management and policy writing to providing DSO services and training your DSO staff.

DSO Help is a boutique international student services and immigration consulting firm, committed to helping educational institutions stay compliant in the dynamic immigration landscape. Our team also specializes in assisting students with obtaining their visas, change of status to F-1, status reinstatement, providing virtual pre-arrival orientation services, and offering expert help with visa documentation. We understand the challenges students and institutions face in navigating the complex immigration process, and we are here to provide reliable guidance and support at every step.

 

Book a free consultation with us today! 

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About our CEO

Hello, I'm Violet R Ket, and I started DSO Help in response to growing needs for quality international student support and ever-shrinking budgets for international offices at educational institutions. I'm a seasoned higher education leader, PDSO and international compliance guru with a decade of experience optimizing student services and international offices. 

My professional experience is marked by progressively growing responsibilities in student advising, strategic planning, staff and team development, operational efficacy, project management and fiscal planning. I thrive on solving problems, writing policy and interpreting government regulations.

 

I also love helping students and taking that extra step to personally ensure that all of their questions are answered. I've designed and conducted orientations and seminars on regulatory topics (CPT, OPT, employment) for places like Los Angeles Film School, UCLA, and the Colburn Conservatory. I'm a dedicated NAFSA member and have an extensive network of international advisors. I also serve on several NAFSA Committees for Region XII. 

I look forward to hearing from you how DSO Help can help you and your international student population.

"You are amazing with interpreting regulations and any school would be lucky to have your services."
~Lena Purtu, Manager and International Fellow Advisor, American Film Institute

Why Choose DSO Help

Comprehensive Guidance

Expertise in Compliance

At DSO Help, we provide comprehensive guidance and support, leveraging our expertise to ensure strict compliance with F-1 visa regulations and documentation requirements for both your institution and your students.

Tailored Solutions 

We offer tailored solutions, addressing the unique needs of educational institutions and their students populations. Our advisors have experience working with students in all major fields of studies, including STEM, film, music, art, business. 

A-la-carte Services for a Fraction of the Cost

With our a-la-carte menu of services, you and your institution are able to get personalized DSO Office support at a fraction of the cost of maintaining a fully-staffed office. Our innovative approach to immigration consulting sets us apart, allowing us to find effective and efficient solutions for immigration-related challenges.

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