Updated: July 24, 2020 at 4:32 PM Dear F-1 Students: The ICE/SEVP broadcast message and FAQ documents released on July 6-7 were rescinded by the U.S. government on July 14th. Chancellor Blank released a statement that afternoon. We received a …
Immigration News
Fall 2020 SEVP Update
Update on July 14: The following guidance has been rescinded by the federal government. Dear F-1 UW-Madison Students, On July 6, 2020, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) released updated guidance for F-1 student …
Following up after Town Hall on Immigration Updates and Current U.S. Events
Thank you for joining us for the Town Hall on June 16, 2020. As Samanatha McCabe (International Student Services) and Jennifer Taylor (International Faculty and Staff Services) said in the Town Hall, these updates are …
Invitation to Town Hall on Immigration and Current U.S. Events
You are invited to attend a Town Hall on immigration events and current U.S. events on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 9 AM on WebEx. In this town hall, International Student Services and International Faculty …
Your Spring Break & Summer Travel Plans
Dear F-1 and J-1 students, As COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread across borders, many countries and airlines are posting travel warnings and restrictions. The Office of the Chancellor recently sent an email to UW-Madison students …
Message on coronavirus (2019nCoV)
Stay up-to-date with campus messages and information on coronavirus (2019nCoV). The site contains some message translations into Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese and Nepali. Frequently Asked Questions about coronavirus (2019nCoV) University Health Services (UHS) has answers …
Know Your Rights
Dear Students, In light of the recent news and alerts regarding ICE raids across the United States and on college campuses, we wanted to let you know that ISS does not store I-9 information about …
SEVIS Outage during February 1-5, 2019
The Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) will undergo maintenance beginning Friday, February 1st through Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Make sure that you have your valid I-20 or DS-2019 during this time. Please note …
Government Closure on December 5, 2018
President Trump has declared Wednesday, December 5, a national day of mourning to remember the life and legacy of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. Accordingly, all federal agencies, including USCIS, Social Security, and Postal Services …
UW-Madison’s Statement on ICE Activity in Dane County
UW–Madison is working with local authorities to learn more about recent reports of increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and how it may impact students, staff and faculty as well as our broader …