December 9, 2025 On November 27, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new policy guidance directing officers to consider “relevant country-specific facts and circumstances such as those outlined in Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10949,” …
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New Student Newsletters Spring 2026
Did you miss the New Student Newsletters for spring 2026 new students? Check out the newsletters below to review the steps to enroll, learn about travel guidance and more! We know there is a lot …
Guidance on immigration and international travel during federal government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, the UW–Madison community should be aware of the potential impact on immigration processes and international travel. Changes to some immigration services are likely, including: Fee-based immigration processing – including …
Updates to H-1B Presidential Proclamation Message
Update to Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant Designated Locations
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that only certain geographic locations are acceptable for nonimmigrant visa applicants, including F and J students and scholars, effective September 6, 2025. Nonimmigrant visa applicants should schedule their …
Proposed Changes to “Duration of Status” (Stay) in the U.S. for F and J Visa Holders
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule change to eliminate the current I-94 Duration of Status (D/S) to instead apply an exact date of lawful stay in the U.S. for F …
Fall 2025 Media Kit
International Student Services (ISS) Fall 2025 Media Kit* – Events and Services Questions? Email the Global Engagement Team at ISS: issprograms@iss.wisc.edu Please feel free to view more information on our ISS Event Calendar or at …
Optional ISO In-Person Guided Session
Are you a new international student this semester? Join an optional in-person session to learn about International Student Orientation (ISO) requirements in addition to common topics that are helpful to new international students. Presentation from …
New Student Newsletters Fall 2025
Did you miss the New Student Newsletters for fall 2025 new students? Check out the newsletters below to review the steps to enroll, learn about travel guidance and more! We know there is a lot …
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 …