July 14, 2020 : Consulates begin ‘phased resumption’ of visa services, depending on local conditions
The State Department announced on Twitter that it has begun the “phased resumption” of routine visa services at U.S. consulates.
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Planning for Fall Term 2020: New DHS Procedures and U-M Updates
On Monday, July 6, the U.S. government issued new guidance for F-1 students for the Fall 2020 Term. We know the announcement has caused stress and frustration for many in our campus community, and are working to limit the disruption of this new guidance for new and current students. U-M President Schlissel and senior leaders have issued a statement expressing U-M’s strong disagreement with the new policies. The International Center is disappointed that DHS will not extend the same flexible online guidance issued last March to the Fall semester, in light of the ongoing COVID crisis.
Health Insurance and COVID-19 Insurance Information for International Students and Scholars
If you are concerned about possible health care costs if you did need to be tested or treated for COVID-19, please remember that the U-M health insurance plans, including the International Student/Scholar Health Insurance Plan, and the health insurance plans administered by the U-M Benefits Office, such as GradCare, U-M Premier Care, etc. all cover medically necessary health care costs related to testing and treatment for infectious diseases and medical conditions, including COVID-19.
Expiration Date of Driver’s Licenses and State ID cards Temporarily Extended during COVID-19 Emergency
July 1, 2020: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bills 876-878 which provide an additional extension of valid driver’s licenses and state identification cards that would otherwise expire during the COVID-19 emergency.