Effective August 1, 2026, consular services throughout Africa will be consolidated to 20 regional hubs in 19 countries. Read the State Department’s announcement. Students with previously scheduled visa appointments will likely receive a cancellation and …
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Changes to the “Duration of Status” Rule for International Students and Scholars
July 17, 2026 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a federal rule change July 17 that ends the longstanding “duration of status” (D/S) rule for international students and scholars. The rule is effective …
New Student Newsletters Fall 2026
Did you miss the New Student Newsletters for fall 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 …
USCIS Resumes Adjudication of Benefit Requests
On June 5th, the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island ruled that the USCIS’ pause on adjudicating immigration benefits for individuals from travel restricted countries listed in Presidential Proclamation 10998 to be unlawful. If you …
New Student Newsletters Summer 2026
Did you miss the New Student Newsletters for summer 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 …
UW-Madison Responds to the Middle East Conflict
UW-Madison recognizes that the impact of the conflict in Iran and the broader Middle East region is being felt by many in the campus community and is providing relevant resources, information, and support. UW–Madison responds …
Staying Safe During Extremely Cold Temperatures
Dangerously cold weather is expected to hit Madison tomorrow. Please review the information below to stay safe! Temperature: Actual temperature will be approximately -18°F to -8°F (-28°C to -22°C) How cold it feels like (wind chill): as cold …
Dec 16, 2025 Travel Restrictions Announcement
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 …
USCIS Pauses Adjudication of Benefit Requests for Citizens of 75 Countries
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 …
New Student Newsletters Spring 2026
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 …