The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released an updated interim final registration regulation on March 12, 2025, which is set to take effect on April 11, 2025. As this is an "interim" final regulation, DHS may provide further clarification and guidance in the future.
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Mar 19, 2025
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.
Mar 18, 2025
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.
Feb 25, 2025
If you plan to leave and re-enter the U.S. during Spring Break, be sure you have all the re-entry documents listed at Re-entry to the U.S. If you need a new travel signature, use the travel signature request in M-Passport.
Feb 19, 2025
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.
Feb 11, 2025
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.
Feb 6, 2025
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.
Jan 23, 2025
As stated in the recent Important Message from the International Center, the international Center will provide updates when specific changes are announced by the U.S. Government that directly impact community members.
Jan 20, 2025
On December 20, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that they were issuing automatic payments to eligible people who did not claim the “Recovery Rebate Credit” on their 2021 tax returns.
Jan 9, 2025
On 12/18/2024, USCIS issued its Final Rule titled "Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F–1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers," which is scheduled to take effect on 1/17/25.