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DHS Proposed Rule – Updates to Forms I-17 and I-20
On September 3, 2025 DHS proposed major revisions to Forms I-17 and I-20 to expand reporting requirements for schools and students. Examples include more data on ownership, enrollment, delivery methods, degree conferral dates, and CPT. You can find more information about the proposed changes… Read MoreDecember 10, 2025
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DHS Proposed Rule: Ending Duration of Status (D/S) for F and J Visas
On August 25, 2025, DHS proposed聽 a rule to end Duration of Status (D/S) for F and J visa holders. NAFSA has released an explainer document you can read for more details on this proposed rule. On September 29, 2025, 91吃瓜网 submitted submitted a… Read MoreDecember 10, 2025
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USCIS Guidance on Discretionary Factors and Social Media Vetting
On August 19, 2025, USCIS announced policy manual updates on how officers apply discretionary factors in benefit requests. The changes address compliance with immigration laws, past parole requests, national security concerns, and expand social media vetting. This applies to pending and new cases. For more information,… Read MoreDecember 10, 2025
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Visa Updates – Social Media Vetting, Visa Reciprocity Updates, and New Visa Integrity Fee
Since early summer 2025, there have been several updates to the visa process. Please see a summary of those updates below. ISSS also hosted an International Travel Webinar in November 2025 which highlights several of these updates. You can view the recording to the webinar here. As always, contact… Read MoreDecember 10, 2025
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Presidential Proclamation 10949 – Travel Ban Impacting 19 Countries
As of June 9, 2025 Presidential Proclamation 10949聽established a聽travel ban聽on聽19 countries – fully banning entry from 12 and partially restricting B, F, M, J, and immigrant visas from 7 others. Those inside the U.S. on June 9,… Read MoreDecember 10, 2025