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…
As winter break approaches, the Office of International Services would like to share some reminders regarding travel and immigration with the UIC international community. Remember that while the decision to travel (internationally or…
The Office of International Services would like to alert the international community that it will operate on an adjusted schedule on certain dates in December and January. Unless otherwise noted, office hours are…
On Oct. 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted a final rule to the Federal Register outlining its plan to expand facial photo collection of non-U.S. citizens entering and leaving the…
As we begin a new semester, the Office of International Services would like to remind all members of the UIC international community of steps they can take to properly maintain immigration status and…
In light of multiple news outlets reporting that the federal government is planning a surge of immigration enforcement activities in Chicago in the near future, the Office of International Services is reaching out…
