Students and scholars who are planning to travel this summer should review the travel information relevant to their status.  

• F-1/J-1 students 
• J-1 scholars 
• H-1B scholars 

Travel signatures 

If you need your I-20 or DS-2019 signed for travel:  

• F-1/J-1 students — Come to a travel signature session at the International Center (N52 Memorial Union). Bring a hard copy of your document.  
• J-1 scholars — Obtain a travel signature during scholar walk-in advising hours. 

Travel restrictions for individuals from certain countries 

Individuals from the countries listed below are advised not to travel outside the U.S. at this time. If travel is necessary, students and scholars will need a valid visa that was issued prior to the effective date listed for their country below.  

Proclamations 10949 and 10988 restrict entry for students and scholars on F-1, J-1 and H-1B visas, along with any associated dependents, from the following countries.

Proclamation 10988, effective Jan. 1, 2026,  also includes full restrictions and entry limitations for individuals holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.

Proclamations 10949 and 10988 restrict entry as immigrants, and nonimmigrants on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, J visas, along with any associated dependents, from the following countries.

Proclamation 10988 lifted the previous ban on Turkmenistan for nonimmigrant visa holders.  

Any additional updates regarding entry restrictions will be posted on our Insights page. If you have questions or concerns about travel, advising for international students and scholars is available through in-person walk-ins or online appointments. You can also contact your ISSS adviser by email.