The holiday season will be here soon, and the International Center hopes that the Thanksgiving holiday and the Term Break are relaxing and enjoyable for you. Since you may be planning either international or domestic travel during the holiday season, here are some considerations to keep in mind.
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Nov 11, 2026
In September and October, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published two proposed regulations that would affect individuals in H-1B and other employment-based immigration statuses, including TN, E-3 and O-1.
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Nov 11, 2026
Over the past year, the U.S. government has put a number of restrictions in place. To use this tool to identify which restrictions apply to a particular country, select a country from the dropdown menu to see the restrictions currently in effect for that country, including the travel ban, F, J, and H Visa Limits, B Visa Bond requirements, and the CDC Entry Restriction. Refer to the glossary for a definition of each restriction.
Nov 10, 2026
On October 8, 2026, DHS issued a proposed regulation that would require U.S. universities to pay a $70,000 fee to recommend an F-1 student for an initial period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) and a $30,000 fee for each subsequent OPT recommendation.
Nov 10, 2026
Do U-M health insurance plans cover testing and treatment for COVID-19? Yes, all U-M health insurance plans cover COVID-19 testing and treatment.
Nov 10, 2026
F-1/J-1 students are required to enroll full-time and to have a minimum number of in-person or hybrid courses that require physical attendance. F-1/J-1 students cannot count more than three online credits towards their full-time enrollment requirement.
Nov 6, 2026
If you plan to leave and re-enter the United States, be sure to review Re-entry to the U.S.
Nov 3, 2026
Vaccinations are not required by the U.S. government or by the University of Michigan. U-M does have a vaccination-reporting requirement for students living in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor campus.
Oct 8, 2026
On October 8, 2026, DHS issued a proposed regulation that would require U.S. universities to pay a $70,000 fee to recommend an F-1 student for an initial period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) and a $30,000 fee for each subsequent OPT recommendation.
Oct 5, 2026
On July 30, 2026, the Department of State Exchange Visitor Program published a proposed rule titled Termination of Program Participation, Extension of Program and Reinstatement to Valid Program Status.