On August 12, 2026, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued a broadcast message to Designated School Officials (DSOs) reminding them of their liability regarding Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorizations. SEVP then issued an additional broadcast message on August 24, 2026, with additional guidance regarding CPT authorizations.
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Aug 27, 2026
The staff of the International Center would like to express our sympathy and concern for U-M international students, scholars, and employees affected by the recent flooding in Nepal and Gyirong County, Tibet, China. Our thoughts are with you, your families, and friends.
Aug 26, 2026
- Immigrant visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad are being cancelled due to a temporary pause imposed by the State Department. The pause applies only to immigrant visa interviews. Non-immigrant visa applicants (F, J, H-1B for example) are not affected.
- Green card applicants who are already in the U.S. in a non-immigrant status typically do not apply for an immigrant visa sticker as part of the application process.
Aug 26, 2026
An overview, an FAQ for F-1 Students, and an FAQ for J-1 students and scholars regarding the new DHS rule eliminating Duration of Status are now available on the International Center website.
Aug 24, 2026
On August 24, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions, scheduled for publication on August 25. The proposed rule would impose a $103,265 fee on all initial cap-subject H-1B petitions, including those eligible for the advanced-degree exemption.
Aug 24, 2026
On Friday, August 21, a federal judge struck down the immigrant visa processing pause that was originally announced on January 14, 2026. The stated purpose of the pause was to allow the agency to reassess procedures for determining whether applicants are likely to become financially dependent on the U.S. government.
Aug 19, 2026
The International Center (IC) promotes IC, U-M, and community-sponsored events on our website, through social media (Facebook and Instagram), and in our weekly email newsletters. We encourage you to attend the many free, fun events during U-M's Welcome to Michigan program, including opportunities to join student clubs and organizations at Festifall.
Aug 12, 2026
On August 5th, 2026, USCIS announced a new policy intended to reduce frivolous immigration benefits requests. Under this new policy, USCIS adjudicators can now deny a petition or application without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) if all required evidence is not included or if a benefit requestor fails to demonstrate eligibility for a benefit.
Jul 27, 2026
June 8, 2026: A federal judge blocked the $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications imposed by the Trump administration, determining that the administration exceeded its authority, and that the fee usurped Congress’s power to set immigration policy and taxes.
Jul 20, 2026
Effective August 1, 2026, the Department of State will transfer routine visa services from Antananarivo, Abuja, Asmara, Bamako, Banjul, Brazzaville, Bujumbura, Conakry, Cotonou, Durban, Freetown, Gaborone, Harare, Juba, Libreville, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Maputo, Maseru, Mbabane, N’Djamena, Niamey, Nouakchott, Ouagadougou, and Windhoek to regional visa hubs.