News
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SEVP COVID-19 Flexibilities Terminated
May 22, 2023
The Student and Visitor Exchange Program (SEVP) ended its COVID-19 guidance on May 11, 2023, following the end of the Public Health Emergency.
Immigration Update
January 4, 2023
Update on immigration travel to and from the U.S.
ISSS Virtual Immigration Workshop Series
February 24, 2021
Departments and Divisions are invited to join International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to learn about ISSS procedures, document requirements, and immigration regulations.
Increase in Premium Processing Fee
October 16, 2020
Beginning on Monday, October 19, 2020, the premium processing fee for H-1B, O-1, and Permanent Residence petitions will increase to $2,500 (from $1,440).
SEVP Rescinds July 6 Guidance – F-1 Students May Study Remotely
July 15, 2020
On Tuesday, July 14, SEVP rescinded its guidance of July 6, 2020, which would have prohibited all F-1 students from taking only online courses while remaining in the US. Schools may continue to follow the SEVP guidance of March 9, 2020 for the duration of the emergency. Continuing students who are present in the US may continue their studies, even if they will pursue remote course of study. Please continue to check back for up-to-date guidance related to possible future changes.
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Certain Work Visas - Summary and FAQ
June 22, 2020
On Monday, June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation entitled “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak."
Presidential Proclamation on Certain Chinese Students and Researchers
June 1, 2020
On Friday, May 29, 2020, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation entitled “Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People’s Republic of China”.
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing
May 29, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will resume premium processing for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, in phases over the next month.
H-1B and TN application processes update
March 24, 2020
Due to COVID-19 impacts on USCIS processing and international travel, ISSS has updates on H-1B and TN application processes.
Get a jump start on the academic year with Summer Edge Program
February 11, 2020
Incoming international students can enroll in Summer Edge to earn credits towards a degree before the start of fall quarter! Summer Edge offers international students an opportunity to take UCSC courses and acclimate to life in Santa Cruz.
