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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) issues visas for varying duration and with single or multiple entries, depending on the visa applicant's citizenship, as shown in the passport, and the visa type.DOS recently reduced the visa validity for several

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a change in the interview waiver policy for visa applicants. The change is effective September 2, 2025. The updated guidance ends waivers of the visa interviews for most

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued a press release announcing that under newly released official guidance, consular officers will conduct a “comprehensive and thorough vetting” of all student and exchange visitor applicants, and that all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas will be required to adjust the privacy settings on all their social media profiles to “public.” The U.S. Department of State also stated that they have directed U.S. embassies and consulates to resume conducting student visas (F-1 and J-1) and Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa interviews and to reopen the scheduling of new visa appointments.

On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation instituting new entry restrictions for foreign nationals who are citizens of the certain countries (listed in article). Please see this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for details about these new restrictions.

Updated: 7/16/25ISSS recognizes and respects the many personal and professional reasons why individuals may decide to travel. Given the current administration’s strict vetting and enforcement activities, ISSS is providing the following information

ISSS is aware that the U.S. Department of State has issued a press statement that they will "aggressively" revoke visas for Chinese students with ties to the Chinese Communist party or "studying in critical fields." They do not define "critical

Originally Published: 5/27/2025, Updated: 6/05/2025The Trump administration has reportedly directed U.S. embassies and consulates to temporarily stop conducting student visa (F-1 and J-1) and Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa interviews and to halt

Warning: Exceeding the OPT unemployment limit may lead to the termination of your SEVIS record.F-1 students on post-completion OPT or the STEM OPT extension must closely track their days of unemployment to maintain their F-1 status.Post-Completion

We Are Here for YouISSS understands that the recent news about the revocation of Harvard University’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification may cause anxiety and concern. (Harvard sued the Trump administration and the judge

The media has been reporting on various lawsuits, including class-action lawsuits, and resulting temporary restraining orders to stop the termination of immigration status and revocation of visas of international students.The government has