ANNOUNCEMENTS

Update for Chinese Students Regarding May 28 Visa Policy Announcement

We want you to know we are aware of the U.S. Secretary of State’s announcement on May 28 that the administration is developing a policy that may lead to the revocation of visas for some …

Visa Appointments Resume after Three-week Suspension

Updated 18 June 2025 The following message was sent on 18 June 2025 to F-1 and J-1 international students with a UW-Madison-issued immigration document.   Media outlets have reported that the U.S. Department of State …

Update on SEVIS terminations

Resources from April 14 Town Hall

View the PDF of resources and information from our April 14 Town Hall event. Please note that this document may be updated in the future. Please refer to our Resources on Immigration Issues webpage for …

Message from Dean Vavrus to campus leaders on support for the international community

Update on federal immigration enforcement

Important Reminders to Maintain Your F-1 or J-1 Student Status

The following message has been adapted from a Terra Dotta Systems email sent to F-1/J-1 students and recent alumni on April 7, 2025  This message includes important reminders and resources to understand and maintain your …

Updates for our international community

View a message from Vice Provost and Dean Frances Vavrus regarding updates for the international community at UW–Madison.

Spring Break Messaging March 2025

Spring break is March 22-30, 2025. This is a time that many students use to rest and refresh before the final weeks of the spring semester. International Student Services (ISS) would like to provide you …

International Travel this Winter

As we near the end of the fall semester, International Student Services (ISS) would like to remind you about important factors to consider if you are planning to travel outside the U.S. during the winter …