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Insights: International Student & Scholar Services

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Jan. 2, 2026

Offices closing early Jan. 2; services available remotely

Advising services will be available online and advisers can be reached via email during this time.

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Dec. 22, 2025

International Programs offices closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1

Regular office hours will resume Friday, Jan. 2.

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Dec. 16, 2025

Travel restrictions and limits for individuals from certain countries 

The new presidential proclamation restricts or limits entry of individuals from 38 countries.

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Dec. 5, 2025

UPDATE: Hold and review of USCIS benefit applications for certain individuals 

The Jan. 1 updated policy memo impacts individuals from the countries identified in Presidential Proclamation 10998.

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Dec. 1, 2025

Office closing at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8

The International Center, which houses International Programs, International Student and Scholar Services and Study Abroad, will close early.

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Oct. 23, 2025

Updated guidance from USCIS for H-1B petitions

The guidance helps clarify when petitions would be subject to the $100,000 fee implemented by the Sept. 19 Presidential Proclamation.

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Sept. 21, 2025

Message regarding Sept. 19 Presidential Proclamation 

The proclamation temporarily restricts the entry of H-1B workers currently outside the U.S. unless the sponsoring employer pays a $100,000 supplemental government fee per individual or the individual receives a national interest waiver.

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Sept. 15, 2025

Office closed 8:30–9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23

The International Center, which houses International Programs, International Student and Scholar Services and Study Abroad, will be closed.

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Sept. 8, 2025

Immigration update: Scheduling visa interview appointments

Effective Sept. 6, 2025, the Department of State now requires all nonimmigrant visa applicants to schedule interview appointments in their country of residence.

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July 11, 2025

Updates to visa reciprocity

On July 8, the U.S. Department of State made several changes to the visa reciprocity schedule. This schedule outlines the fee, number of entries and validity period of a visa that is issued to citizens of a specific country to travel to the United States.