Updated June 9, 2025 On June 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced the suspension of visa issuance to foreign nationals, in alignment with the Presidential Proclamation restricting entry to the U.S. for foreign …
Main Page 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 …