OIS News

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

International Travel & Self-Quarantine Reminders

If you are planning to travel outside the U.S. during winter break, there are a few steps you must take in order to align yourself with campus COVID-19 safety protocol upon your return.…

UIC Provides International Vaccine Guidance for Booster Shots

On Dec. 7, UIC shared helpful guidance on COVID-19 boosters for individuals that have been vaccinated outside the U.S. You can read the full announcement here. The University of Illinois System previously announced…

UIC Daily Pass Requirements for In-Person Advising at OIS

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, individuals visiting the Office of International Services for an in-person advising session, program, or event must show “green status” on their UIC Daily Pass to the front desk…

USCIS Updates Policy Affecting Change of Status to F-1

On July 20, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has updated its policy guidance around change of status (COS) filings to F-1 student. Specifically, the new guidance, “eliminates the need…

Fall 2021 International Arrival Vaccine & Self-Quarantine Support

COVID-19 vaccine requirements and self-quarantine guidance have been announced, and will continue to be updated, for individuals planning to be on-campus for the fall 2021 semester. The Office of International Services is providing…