The White House has announced that foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. must provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination effective Nov. 8, 2021. Acceptable vaccines will include FDA approved or authorized vaccines and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines.…
On Sept. 15, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated the COVID-19 travel restrictions and exceptions webpage which summarizes the interpretation and application of four presidential proclamations that have suspended entry to the U.S. of…
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that, through 2021, consular officers may waive the in-person interview requirement for certain individuals applying for F and M student visas, and some “academic J…
On September 14, 2021, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is updating its policy guidance by requiring applicants subject to the USCIS immigration medical examination to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before…
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…
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…
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…
We are pleased to announce that the Office of International Services will be open to visitors beginning Monday, July 19. We are thrilled to once again open our space to the UIC international…
On June 21, UIC shared initial COVID-19 vaccination guidelines for the fall 2021 semester. In short, all students who plan to be on campus for the fall will be required to receive the…
On June 9, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has updated its policy in order to be consistent with and support Executive Order (E.O.) 14012, “Restoring Faith in Our…