Announcements Archive

Aug 22, 2024 - Visa Status Expiration Alerts to Launch via Workday September 1, 2024
Jun 28, 2024 - New Process to Submit Form I-515A Documentation
Feb 22, 2024 - USCIS Fee Increases 2024
Jun 23, 2023 - Premium Processing Expanded for Nonimmigrants Seeking a Change to F, M, J Status
Mar 8, 2023 - International Travel Information
Mar 8, 2023 - USCIS Announces Premium Processing; New Online-Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions
Jan 13, 2023 - USCIS Announced Plans to Expand Premium Processing in Spring 2023
Dec 28, 2022 - CDC Announces Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement from Air Passengers Entering the U.S. from the People’s Republic of China
Dec 19, 2022 - Consular Services in China Suspended due to COVID-19
Jun 13, 2022 - U.S. lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
Mar 3, 2022 - Invasion of Ukraine – Continued Support for the International Community
Feb 24, 2022 - Support for the University Community
Feb 4, 2022 - Biden Administration Implements New Actions to Increase Opportunities for STEM Students, Professionals, Others
Jan 7, 2022 - Delayed Start to Winter Quarter 2022: Travel FAQs
Oct 29, 2021 - COVID Vaccine and Test Requirements for U.S. Entry
Jul 21, 2021 - DACA Update
Apr 29, 2021 - Support for International Students Impacted by COVID-19
Jan 26, 2021 - CDC Order Requiring all Passengers on U.S.-Bound Flights to Have COVID-19 Viral Test
Jan 4, 2021 - Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak
Nov 13, 2020 - International Travel and COVID-19 Testing
Oct 9, 2020 - U.S. Dept. of Labor & Dept. of Homeland Security Release New Rules on H-1B, E-3, and PERM
Oct 1, 2020 - DHS Proposal to Replace Duration of Status
Jul 24, 2020 - Updated ICE Guidance Released July 24, 2020
Jul 17, 2020 - Routine Visa Services & Travel/Entry Restrictions
Jul 7, 2020 - ICE Guidance for Autumn 2020
Jun 1, 2020 - Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People's Republic of China
Apr 27, 2020 - Recent Executive Order on Immigration
Feb 11, 2020 - The University continues to monitor developments around the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Feb 6, 2020 - Travel Ban Update - New Countries Added
Jan 29, 2020 - OPT Workshops for Winter/Spring 2020 Grads
Jan 23, 2020 - University Monitoring Coronavirus
Jul 19, 2019 - OPT Processing Delays with USCIS
May 12, 2019 - OIA Warning: USCIS and Other Immigration Related Scams
Mar 26, 2018 - New SEVP Portal for Reporting Post-Completion OPT
Jan 19, 2018 - DACA Update
Dec 6, 2017 - Supreme Court Ruling Update
Nov 8, 2017 - Update on U.S. Visa Operations in Turkey
Oct 10, 2017 - Suspension of U.S. Visa Issuance for Turkish Citizens
Oct 10, 2017 - New I-765 Allows Applications for OPT and SSN to be Submitted Simultaneously
Sep 27, 2017 - New Immigration-related Presidential Proclamation
Sep 6, 2017 - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Announcement
Jul 24, 2017 - USCIS to Resume H-1B Premium Processing for Certain Cap-Exempt Petitions
Jul 13, 2017 - OIA Move Information and FAQ
Jun 26, 2017 - Supreme Court Action on the Travel Ban
May 31, 2017 - Avoid Tax Scams: Know What to Expect from the IRS
May 26, 2017 - Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Travel Ban
Apr 7, 2017 - Migration Stories Reading: Presented by The Creative Writing Department on April 13, 2017
Apr 6, 2017 - REMINDER:Two Weeks to April 18 Tax Filing Deadline
Mar 21, 2017 - Restriction on Electronic Devices on Flights to U.S. and U.K. from Several Countries
Mar 16, 2017 - Federal Judges Impose Temporary Restraining Orders on New Executive Order on Immigration
Mar 7, 2017 - New Executive Order on Immigration Issued on March 6, 2017
Mar 7, 2017 - USCIS Suspends Premium Processing Service
Feb 23, 2017 - New Executive Order Anticipated the Week of February 27, 2017
Feb 17, 2017 - New Executive Order Expected Soon
Feb 13, 2017 - UChicago and 16 other universities file brief in immigration case
Feb 6, 2017 - Information Session on Immigration
Feb 4, 2017 - Federal Judge Imposes Temporary Restraining Order Against Travel Ban
Feb 2, 2017 - New List for Immigration Updates
Feb 1, 2017 - Guidance for International Students and Scholars
Jan 30, 2017 - Discussion on Trump's Executive Order on Mon, Jan 30 from 12:00-1:20PM in Saieh 021
Jan 29, 2017 - New Feature: Updates on Presidential Executive Orders Affecting Immigration
Jan 24, 2017 - English Language Conversation Hours!
Dec 8, 2016 - Winter is Coming! Are you Prepared?
Nov 30, 2016 - Study Abroad Opportunities at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem!
Nov 21, 2016 - Call for Japan America Society of Chicago Bonenkai Volunteers
Nov 18, 2016 - Understanding the U.S. Immigration System
Nov 18, 2016 - International House Summer Quarter Housing Program Announced
Nov 11, 2016 - Learning About the U.S. Legislative Process
Nov 10, 2016 - Election Debrief Events Hosted by UChicago's Institute of Politics
Nov 4, 2016 - Possible Visa Revocation Based on U.S. Arrest Record
Nov 2, 2016 - USCIS Filing Fees to Increase Effective December 23
Nov 2, 2016 - SEVIS Fee Payment Site will be Unavailable on Nov. 16 due to Upgrade
Oct 25, 2016 - Congratulations to AEPP Students on Final Project Book
Sep 20, 2016 - Leasing Scam Targeting Students
Sep 13, 2016 - Czech Series: Celebrating UChicago's Contribution to Czech Statehood and Honoring Czechoslovak Presidents
Sep 1, 2016 - Recent Plagiarism Scam Targeting International Students
Aug 25, 2016 - Recent Scam Targeting International Students and Scholars
Aug 3, 2016 - Recent Credit Card Scam Targeting International Students
Jul 20, 2016 - Bangladeshi Voice for Solidarity and Peace: Reflection on Recent Terrorist Attacks
Jun 17, 2016 - Updates for Students with 2014 Tax Return Issues
Jun 8, 2016 - ITIN Appointment Availability in June
May 26, 2016 - F-1 Students: Updated I-20 Format
May 12, 2016 - Recent Tax Scam Targeting International Students
May 12, 2016 - New STEM Regulations in Effect as of May 10, 2016
May 2, 2016 - Letter-writing Event on Monday, 5/2/2016, 5:00pm - please RSVP!
Apr 26, 2016 - Update on 2014 Tax Issues and Additional Events and Features
Apr 20, 2016 - OIA Closed on Thursday, April 21.
Apr 18, 2016 - OIA Closed on Tuesday, April 19.
Mar 25, 2016 - Tax Scam Targeting International Students
Mar 23, 2016 - Glacier Tax Prep for Non-Residents Now Available
Mar 14, 2016 - Recent OPT STEM Changes and OIA Impact
Mar 9, 2016 - Director's Message Regarding 2014 Tax Returns & Refunds