U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) released guidance on Dec. 28, 2021, on how certain healthcare workers with pending employment authorization document (EAD) renewals could request expedited processing of their submitted Form I-765,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…