On November 27, 2025, USCIS issued new policy guidance, directing officers to consider "relevant country-specific facts and circumstances such as those outlined in [Presidential Proclamation (PP)] 10949," during adjudications of benefit requests.
This document has been prepared by the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel to help the U-M community better understand current immigration laws and policies in the United States.
In a notice published on September 3, 2025, DHS is requesting approval to significantly expand the data collected through Form I-17, Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student, and Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F–1 and M-1) Student Status.
On 10/29/2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced an interim final rule that will end the practice of automatically extending EADs (employment authorization document cards) for individuals filing renewal applications in most EAD eligibility categories. The rule will take effect on October 30, 2025.
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On September 24, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security-US Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS/USCIS) published a proposed rule titled Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions.
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.
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, then again on October 10, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) issued an announcement, effective immediately, directing nonimmigrant applicants to schedule their visa appointment at a consular post in their country of citizenship or residence.
International students and scholars: Watch this video for information about the F/J visa application process. It explains what happens during the visa interview so you will know what to expect and are prepared for this process.