U-M recently sent an Important Reminder Regarding Immigration Enforcement and Campus Access to all students, faculty and staff.
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Jan 19, 2026
On January 14, 2026, the State Department announced that, effective January 21, 2026, the issuance of immigrant visas will be indefinitely paused for applicants from 75 countries while the agency reassesses procedures for determining whether applicants are likely to become financially dependent on the U.S. government.
Jan 15, 2026
On January 9, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security announced an increase to USCIS Premium Processing fees, effective March 1, 2026. This adjustment follows the biennial Premium Processing fee review under the USCIS Stabilization Act and reflects inflationary changes.
The updated Premium Processing fees are as follows:
Jan 9, 2026
On January 1, 2026, USCIS issued new policy guidance to place a hold on final adjudication of immigration benefits for individuals with a nationality or country of birth that is covered by the December 16, 2025 Presidential Proclamation titled: Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.
Jan 6, 2026
Welcome to 2026! The staff of the International Center is excited to welcome you back to campus for a new term. The International Center is committed to serving U-M international students, scholars, and employees. Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we’re glad you’re part of the U-M international community.
Dec 23, 2025
On December 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security - US Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS/USCIS) released the text of the Final Rule regarding the “Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions,” to be published on December 29, 2025.
Dec 22, 2025
The International Center will be closed to visitors for the Term Break from 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, until 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Staff will be available remotely until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and during regular business hours on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Dec 18, 2025
On December 12, 2025, USCIS issued a Policy Alert announcing new guidance governing the submission and reuse of photographs for immigration benefit requests. It is no longer accepting self-submitted photos and is limiting when USCIS-taken photos may be reused in benefit requests.
Dec 17, 2025
On December 16, 2025, President Trump issued a new Presidential Proclamation titled: Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States. This proclamation will take effect at 12:01 a.m.
Dec 9, 2025
On December 3, 2025, the Department of State announced that it will start conducting "online presence" reviews for individuals applying for H-1B and H-4 visa stamps, effective December 1