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…
On April 30, 2021, President Biden released a Proclamation that suspends entry to the U.S. for certain nonimmigrant travelers who have been physically present in India during the 14-day period preceding their U.S.…
On April 26, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced that it will extend the temporary COVID-19 guidance originally issued in March 2020 unchanged for the 2021-22 academic year. This guidance enables…
Beginning Monday, April 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept online filing of Form I-765 for the purposes of F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT). OPT is temporary employment authorization…
On March 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed delay in the implementation of the Final Rule Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in…
On March 19, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would immediately cease applying the 2019 Public Charge Final Rule to all applications and petitions that were pending as of March…