Helpful Resources for International Students
Principal/Designated School Officials (P/DSO)
Wendy Pimentel, Director, Student Services and Enrollment Management Operations &
PDSO
Commonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River Campus
Wendy.Pimentel@BristolCC.edu | 774.357.2536
Katie Spavento, Director, Enrollment Analytics and Solutions & DSO
Commonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River Campus
Katie.Spavento@BristolCC.edu | 774.357.2947
Sheilah Pacheco, Clerk V, Admissions & DSOSheilah.Pacheco@BristolCC.edu | 774.357.2947
Commonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River CampusJayme Botelho, Interim Associate Director, Advising & DSOJayme.Botelho@BristolCC.edu | 774.357.2777
Commonwealth College Center (G Bldg), Fall River CampusResources Available from the United States Government
- U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS): and
Frequently Used Terms
- DHS - Department of Homeland Security, which oversees SEVIS
- DSO - Designated School Official
- ICE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- PDSO - Principal Designated School Official
- SEVIS - Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
This is a web-based system that collects, maintains, and tracks information on international students on F-1 visa status. Your I-20 form is generated by this system. Bristol鈥檚 Office of Admission and/or Records Office are required to report to SEVIS on all student activity. - USCIS - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services