Important Information for Fall Term 2020
- Fall Term 2020 FAQs for New Students (last updated 09/01/2020)
- Fall Term 2020 FAQs for Continuing Students (last updated 08/26/2020)
- Health Insurance and COVID-19 Insurance Information for International Students and Scholars (last updated 07/30/2020)
- Reminder: International Center Services While SAB is Closed (last updated 06/19/2020)
- Warning: Coronavirus Scams and Other Scams (Tricks) or Fraud (last updated 08/06/2020)
Previous Updates:
- FAQs for Current Students (last updated 06/23/2020)
- FAQs for Newly Admitted Students (last updated 06/23/2020)
- Important News for international Faculty and Staff (last updated 05/26/2020)
- U-M's Voluntary Furlough/Hours Reduction Program: Information for Units with Employees in J-1 or F-1 OPT Status (last updated 05/05/2020)
- International Student and Scholar Advising (last updated 04/13/2020)
- FAQs for J-1 Scholars (last updated 04/09/2020)
- SAB Closed - Advising, Request Processing Still Available (last updated 03/26/2020)
Travel Updates:
- 08/25/2020: U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Expanded
- 08/07/2020: Visa and Travel Information for Students from the Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland
- 05/24/2020: New Travel Restrictions for Travelers from Brazil (still in effect on 7/28/2020)
- 03/14/2020: New Travel Restrictions for Travelers from the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland (still in effect on 7/28/2020, but see the 7/22 update above)
- 03/11/2020: New Travel Restrictions for Travelers from the Schengen Area (still in effect on 7/28/2020, but see the 7/22 update above)
- 02/29/2020: New Travel Restrictions for Travelers from Iran (still in effect on 7/28/2020)
- 01/31/2020: New Travel Restrictions for Travelers from China (still in effect on 7/28/2020)
- 02/26/2020: COVID-19 Immigration Status and Travel Update
Director’s Messages:
- 07/14/2020: Director’s Message Regarding the Rescission of SEVP COVID-19 Guidance for Fall 2020
- 04/14/2020: End of Term Message and Updated Immigration, Health Insurance and Tax FAQs
- 03/24/2020: Email Explaining International Center Services While SAB Is Closed
- 03/13/2020: Letter from International Center Director: COVID-19 Situation: Important Updates for Students
- 02/28/2020: Director’s Message for International Students Regarding COVID-19
- 02/28/2020: Director’s Message for International Scholars Regarding COVID-19
Government Updates:
- 07/01/2020: Expiration Date of Driver’s Licenses and State ID cards Temporarily Extended during COVID-19 Emergency
- 06/23/2020: Presidential Proclamation titled Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak
- 06/01/2020: Michigan “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order Ends but Some Restrictions Continue
- 04/23/2020: Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrant Visa Applicants
- 03/20/2020: Department of State temporarily suspends routine visa services
- 03/20/2020: USCIS temporarily suspends Premium Processing service
President’s Statements:
- 06/22/2020: Fall Term 2020 Announcement
- 06/05/2020: Open letter in support of Chinese students, scholars and faculty
- 06/02/2020: A new phase in our COVID-19 recovery
- 03/23/2020: U-M guidelines on Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order, spring and summer courses to go remote
- 03/11/2020: COVID-19 Updates on U-M Classes, Travel, Study Abroad and Events
- 03/05/2020: U-M President Schlissel's Statement on COVID-19 Precautions and Recommendations
- 02/20/2020: U-M President Schlissel's Statement on the COVID-19 Virus
Resources:
- 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 (U-M Public Affairs - last updated 06/12/2020)
- Travel Warnings & Restrictions (Global Michigan)
- COVID-19 Videos in Eight Languages (UHS Virtual Services and Michigan Medicine)
- A Statement of Support for Our Asian Community during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)