OIS News

Stay up to date on OIS news including stories from the UIC international community, program updates, and immigration announcements.

Congratulations! 2022 Laurette Kirstein Scholarship Winners

The Office of International Services is pleased to announce the winners of the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Seven scholarships of $5,000 each (pretax) were awarded to international students selected…

USCIS Announces Efforts to Increase Efficiency

On March 29, 2022, USCIS announced three agency efforts aimed at increasing efficiency, decreasing burdens to the legal immigration system, and expanding flexibility of immigration benefits to certain individuals. First, USCIS announced that…

DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan

On March 16, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an 18-month Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Afghanistan. Individuals from Afghanistan that have been continuously residing in the U.S. since…

DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine

On March 3, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an 18-month Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Ukraine. Individuals from Ukraine that have been continuously residing in the U.S. since…

2021 U.S. Tax Filing Support for the UIC International Community

If you are an international student, exchange visitor, or employee and you were physically present in the U.S. during calendar year 2021, you must submit at least one tax document to the U.S.…

2022 Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students

The Office of International Services is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students. This year, seven awards of $5,000 each (pretax) in…

Spring 2022 International Student Status Maintenance Reminders

During the spring 2022 semester, the immigration status maintenance requirements for F-1 and J-1 international students will be a continuation of the temporary COVID-19 guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…