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Are you planning to travel within the U.S. or internationally?Review our General travel advisory as well as our Immigration Alerts & FAQs webpage for important travel considerations and information about recent changes impacting travel
ISSS will be closed for in-person services Nov. 24-Nov. 26, 2025, and closed completely Nov. 27-28, 2025.ISSS will provide remote advising Monday, Nov. 24 through Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.Remote appointments can be booked 6 days in advance.The
On Oct. 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) modified their previous announcement of Sept. 6, 2025, that all applicants for nonimmigrant visas, including F, J, and H-1B visas, should schedule visa interview appointments only in their country
When the U.S. government has shut down temporarily in the past, the impact on the services provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been minimal. This is because the USCIS charges fees directly for their services.ISSS
Furloughs - temporary unpaid leaves of absence - can have significant implications for international employees and visitors on various U.S. visa types. The impact depends on the visa category, such as H-1B, J-1, TN, or F-1, as many employment-based
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)This FAQ provides general information based on ISSS’ understanding of currently available guidance. It does not constitute legal advice and does not address individual circumstances. ISSS will continue to update this
On Sept. 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) changed their interview waiver policy for visa applicants. This change is effective Oct. 1, 2025. This new guidance replaces the previous guidance released on July 25, 2025.As of Oct. 1,
On August 24, 2025, CU Women's Soccer and ISSS partnered to celebrate CU Global Celebration Day! International students were invited to participate in the half-time contest at the game and show off their soccer skills. Competitors
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) issues visas for varying duration and with single or multiple entries, depending on the visa applicant's citizenship, as shown in the passport, and the visa type.DOS recently reduced the visa validity for several
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced new visa screening requirements that significantly impact F, M, and J visa applicants. These changes include intensified vetting, mandatory social media disclosure, and the requirement that