USCIS announced some flexibilities for F-1 students who mailed Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization to USCIS between October 1, 2020 and May 1, 2021. Requesting 12 months post-completion OPT The regulations state that your post-completion OPT employment authorization end date …
Immigration News
Spring 2021 Enrollment & Winter Travel Guidance
Dear Student, We are writing with a few updates as winter break and spring semester approach. This message is long, but it is full of important information and answers the most frequent questions we receive. …
Changes to Duration of Status and OPT Fee Increase
Dear Students, We’re writing with updates on the Proposed Rule to eliminate Duration of Status and the changes to the OPT fee. (Updated October 2, 2020 at 9:58 AM) Proposed Rule to Eliminate Duration of …
ICE/SEVP Rescind Fall 2020 Enrollment Message
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July 24, 2020 at 4:32 PM Dear F-1 Students: The ICE/SEVP broadcast message and FAQ documents released on July 6-7 were rescinded by the U.S. government on July 14th.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 …
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Update on July 14: The following guidance has been rescinded by the federal government.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 …
USCIS proposal to change policy on Accrued Unlawful Presence of F and J nonimmigrant students
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 …