On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to end “duration of status” (D/S) for F and J nonimmigrants. Admission for “duration of status”(D/S) allows students and scholars in F or J immigration status to remain in the U.S. as long as their I-20 or DS-2019 is valid.
Dear Colleagues and Students,
The University of Michigan is one of this country’s great research universities. For decades, our scholars and scientists have served society by advancing our understanding of the world and enhancing the quality of life.
On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation titled: Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats. The proclamation will become effective at 12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on June 9, 2025.
At this point, there are no specific travel restrictions for green card holders at U-M to be aware of, though they may be implemented in the future.** As you can imagine, we're following the developments in this area quite closely and we appreciate the anxiety felt by Legal Permanent Residents who are considering traveling abroad.
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.
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.
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.