Travel
- On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced new visa screening requirements that significantly impact F, M, and J visa applicants. These changes include intensified vetting, mandatory social media disclosure, and the requirement that
- On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued聽a press release announcing that under newly released official guidance, consular officers will conduct a 鈥渃omprehensive and thorough vetting鈥 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 鈥減ublic.鈥 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.
- ISSS recognizes and respects the many personal and professional reasons why individuals may decide to travel. Given the current administration鈥檚 strict vetting and enforcement activities, ISSS is providing the following information as an additional
- Effective May 7, 2025, travelers in the U.S. must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board domestic flights. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help you prepare for this new requirement.聽Since
- International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and campus leadership are aware that the federal government鈥檚 terminations of international students鈥 visa status throughout the country are causing anxiety and uncertainty among international