Updated: February 10, 2026 On January 1, 2026, USCIS issued new policy guidance to place a hold on final adjudication of immigration benefits for individuals with a nationality or country of birth that is covered by the December 16, 2025 Presidential …
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U.S. Travel Entry Restrictions for 19 Countries
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 …
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.