As the summer travel season approaches, the Office of International Services would like to once again share reminders and resources for those members of the UIC international community planning to travel, both internationally and domestically within
UIC Spring Break will take place Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27. During this time, the Office of International Services will maintain regular hours, but classes will not be held, and some…
The Office of International Services is reaching out to members of the UIC international community who have been impacted by the ongoing events in the Middle East to express concern, provide guidance, and…
Earlier today, Chancellor Miranda and Chief of UIC Police Booker sent a message to the UIC community, reaffirming campus procedures for engagement with external law enforcement. As a supplement to that message, the…
The Office of International Services acknowledges the ongoing unrest in parts of Mexico and the travel advisories that have been issued in response. We understand that situations like this may cause concern, particularly…
On Jan. 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a pause on the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries that DOS deems are “at high risk of public…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a policy memorandum that pauses the processing of immigration benefit applications submitted by individuals born in or with citizenship from the countries covered in the…
On Jan. 12, 2026, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule that will increase the filing fee on Form I-907 Premium Processing effective March 1, 2026. USCIS states that the…
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that as of Dec. 15, 2025, the social media and online presence screening already in place for student and exchange visitor visa applicants will be…
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, President Trump issued a proclamation that upholds and expands upon travel restrictions previously issued in June 2025. The original proclamation suspended and limited travel to the U.S. for citizens…
