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  2. Year: 2025
  3. Month: December

Month: December 2025

Dec 16, 2025 Travel Restrictions Announcement

Posted on December 16, 2025

On December 16, 2025, the White House issued a new Presidential Proclamation expanding U.S. travel restrictions. This policy builds upon the previous June 2025 Proclamation. The travel restrictions impact nationals of the countries below who …

Posted in Immigration Updates, Main Page Announcements

USCIS Pauses Adjudication of Benefit Requests for Citizens of 75 Countries

Posted on December 9, 2025

Updated: February 10, 2026 On January 1, 2026, USCIS issued new policy guidance to place a hold on final adjudication of immigration benefits for individuals with a nationality or country of birth that is covered by the December 16, 2025 Presidential …

Posted in Immigration Updates, Main Page Announcements

New Student Newsletters Spring 2026

Posted on December 5, 2025

Did you miss the New Student Newsletters for spring 2026 new students? Check out the newsletters below to review the steps to enroll, learn about travel guidance and more! We know there is a lot …

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