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When the U.S. government has shut down temporarily in the past, the impact on the services provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been minimal. This is because the USCIS charges fees directly for their services.ISSS

Furloughs - temporary unpaid leaves of absence - can have significant implications for international employees and visitors on various U.S. visa types. The impact depends on the visa category, such as H-1B, J-1, TN, or F-1, as many employment-based

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)This FAQ provides general information based on ISSS’ understanding of currently available guidance. It does not constitute legal advice and does not address individual circumstances. ISSS will continue to update this

On Sept. 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) changed their interview waiver policy for visa applicants. This change is effective Oct. 1, 2025.  This new guidance replaces the previous guidance released on July 25, 2025.As of Oct. 1,

On August 24, 2025, �鶹��Ѱ�����Women's Soccer and ISSS partnered to celebrate �鶹��Ѱ�����Global Celebration Day! International students were invited to participate in the half-time contest at the game and show off their soccer skills. Competitors

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) issues visas for varying duration and with single or multiple entries, depending on the visa applicant's citizenship, as shown in the passport, and the visa type.DOS recently reduced the visa validity for several

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced new visa screening requirements that significantly impact F, M, and J visa applicants. These changes include intensified vetting, mandatory social media disclosure, and the requirement that

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued a press release announcing that under newly released official guidance, consular officers will conduct a “comprehensive and thorough vetting” of all student and exchange visitor applicants, and that all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas will be required to adjust the privacy settings on all their social media profiles to “public.” The U.S. Department of State also stated that they have directed U.S. embassies and consulates to resume conducting student visas (F-1 and J-1) and Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa interviews and to reopen the scheduling of new visa appointments.

On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation instituting new entry restrictions for foreign nationals who are citizens of the certain countries (listed in article). Please see this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for details about these new restrictions.

Updated: 9/17/2025ISSS recognizes and respects the many personal and professional reasons why individuals may decide to travel. Given the current administration’s strict vetting and enforcement activities, ISSS is providing the following information