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Immigration News

Invitation to Town Hall on Immigration and Current U.S. Events

Posted on June 11, 2020

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 …

Posted in Faculty & Staff, Immigration News, Main Page Announcements

Your Spring Break & Summer Travel Plans

Posted on March 5, 2020

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 …

Posted in COVID-19, Immigration News, Main Page Announcements, Safety Updates, University News

Message on coronavirus (2019nCoV)

Posted on January 27, 2020

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 …

Posted in COVID-19, Faculty & Staff, Immigration News, Main Page Announcements, Resources, Students, Uncategorized, University News

Know Your Rights

Posted on July 16, 2019

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 …

Posted in Immigration News, Main Page AnnouncementsTagged immigration

SEVIS Outage during February 1-5, 2019

Posted on February 1, 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 …

Posted in Immigration News, Main Page Announcements

Government Closure on December 5, 2018

Posted 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 …

Posted in Immigration News, Main Page Announcements

UW-Madison’s Statement on ICE Activity in Dane County

Posted on September 24, 2018

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 …

Posted in Immigration News, Main Page Announcements, University News

USCIS proposal to change policy on Accrued Unlawful Presence of F and J nonimmigrant students

Posted on May 29, 2018

USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) has proposed a change in immigration policy for determining whether an F-1 or J-1 student has overstayed their visa in the United States. This policy change will affect F-1 …

Posted in Immigration News, Main Page Announcements

Immigration Processing Delays Expected in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Parts of Asia During Ramadan

Posted on May 18, 2018

Dear students, If you are traveling home and need to renew your immigration documents at a U.S. embassy or consulate, please be advised that foreign nationals can expect immigration processing delays from mid-May through mid-June in the …

Posted in Immigration News, Main Page Announcements

Important Immigration Reminders from ISS

Posted on January 19, 2018

Please be aware of the following important immigration reminders so that you are able to maximize your experience at UW-Madison while maintaining your valid immigration status with the federal government. Maintaining your valid immigration status is …

Posted in Immigration News, Main Page Announcements
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