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OIS News

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

USCIS Expands Premium Processing Service to E-3 Petitioners

On Feb. 24, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that premium processing is now available for petitioners requesting a change or extension of status to E-3 classification. The E-3 classification applies to Australian…

UIC Returns to Hybrid Instruction Feb. 8

On Feb. 1, campus administration notified the UIC community that state and local guidelines will allow for a return to on-campus hybrid instruction beginning Monday, Feb. 8. You can read the full announcement here,…

OIS Closed Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Office of International Services, along with many UIC offices, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 19. If…

Spring 2021 International Student Status Maintenance Reminders

During the spring 2021 semester, the immigration status maintenance requirements for F-1 international students will be a continuation of the temporary COVID-19 guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in…

Spring 2021 International Student Status Maintenance Reminders

During the spring 2021 semester, the immigration status maintenance requirements for F-1 international students will be a continuation of the temporary COVID-19 guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in…

Regarding Potential COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

The Office of International Services is aware that many of us are watching news of the COVID-19 economic relief bill closely as it moves through the U.S. Congress to the desk of the…

Self-Quarantine FAQs for the UIC International Community

Please see below for a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to UIC self-quarantine recommendations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These recommendations apply to individuals newly arriving or returning to campus…