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 …
Immigration News
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 …
Immigration Processing Delays Expected in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Parts of Asia During Ramadan
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 …
Important Immigration Reminders from ISS
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 …
NAFSA Response to Latest Travel Ban
NAFSA: Association of International Educators, a professional association to which ISS staff are members, has released a statement in response to the latest travel ban announced by President Trump on September 24, 2017. ISS would …
DACA Statement from Chancellor Blank
Chancellor Blank: Repealing DACA puts promising students at risk September 5, 2017 Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank released the following statement: Like our colleagues in the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Public …