On 4/5/2025, the U.S. Department of State announced it revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and would not issue visas to South Sudanese passport holders.
Read the full press statement "Defending America’s Security through Visa and Travel Restrictions on South Sudan" on the U.S. Department of State website.
Over the past few days, the International Center has learned that some current U-M students and recent graduates have had their student visas revoked and/or their SEVIS records terminated. The SEVIS record termination was done by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without notification to the university or to the students. Visa revocations are issued by the Department of State (DoS) and communicated directly to the students, without notification to the university.
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 earthquake that struck Myanmar and impacted Thailand and other nearby regions. Our thoughts are with you, your families, and friends during this challenging time.
The University of Michigan International Center is excited to host a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for new international students and parents on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Hong Kong. The International Center is seeking PDO Student Leaders to volunteer for this event. Student Leaders will share valuable information with new students and their parents in order to prepare them for their arrival in Ann Arbor.
International students and scholars who were in the United States in 2024 as nonresidents for U.S. tax purposes will need to prepare and mail one or more tax forms to the Internal Revenue Service.
On 2/18/2025, the US Department of State announced changes to the eligibility criteria for nonimmigrant interview waivers, also known as "drop box appointments." If you qualify for a visa interview waiver, you can apply for a visa without an in-person interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
If you are in the U.S. as an F-1 student or J-1 student or scholar, here are a few important points to remember.
FSIS is closely tracking any developments in immigration policy and will continue to share updates through our usual communication channels. While the new Administration has announced several executive orders, none of them directly affect employment-based immigration (e.g. H-1B). However, some of these orders may impact processing times at USCIS or U.S. consulates abroad, and they could lay the groundwork for potential future restrictions, such as travel bans.