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ISSS understands that international students and scholars may have questions and concerns regarding the recently released proposed regulation that would eliminate the duration of status end date currently assigned to those entering the United States on an F or J visa. (You can find a summary of the proposed regulation on .)

Our campus is carefully reviewing the proposed regulation and expects to submit a formal comment that explains our concerns with the proposal during the 30-day comment period. ISSS will collaborate with campus and system leadership, the CU Office of Government Relations, the Graduate School, the Office of Undergraduate Education, the Research & Innovation Office, and other campus partners to support this effort.

Individuals may also . Included in the proposed regulation release are the following instructions to submit comments before the end of the comment period on Sept. 29, 2025:

• Instructions: To submit your comments online, go to and insert “ICEB-2025-0001” in the “Search” box. Click on the rule that appears in the “Search Results.” Click on the “Comment” box under the name of the rule and input your comments in the text box provided. When you are satisfied with your comments, follow the prompts, and then click “Submit Comment.”

After the comment period, there are additional steps that occur before a proposed regulation becomes a final regulation. explains the process. The final regulation may have different content than the proposed one. Therefore, ISSS is unable to speculate about what the final regulation will include when it is released, when this may occur, and what impact any final regulatory changes may have on an individual’s situation. ISSS will share updates when more information becomes available. ISSS understands that this proposed regulation may cause anxiety and stress. We encourage you to access the free campus resources listed below to help you navigate this uncertainty and any associated feelings.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

We want you to feel welcomed, supported, and safe throughout your time at ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ and while you're in the United States. If you have questions or just need someone to talk to, ISSS is here to help. You can access both walk-in and remote advising services. Feel free to contact us via email at isss@colorado.edu or call us at 303-492-8057 during our regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For sponsored students, we also offer dedicated walk-in and remote advising. You can reach the Sponsored Student Advising team directly at sponsoredadvising@colorado.edu.

Campus Resources

ISSS wants you to know you can always talk to us or use the other resources on campus. Here are some resources we recommend:

• Students: Use our friendly campus counseling services to talk through feelings of anxiety, loneliness, stress, or just to have someone supportive to talk to.
• Faculty and Staff: Reach out to the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program to set up a time to chat with a trained counselor.

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