You can find useful reference information focusing on changes that could directly affect F-1 and J-1 students on this page. Information provided is for reference only and is not an exhaustive list.
If you have specific questions, please send them by email to the International Student and Scholar Services Office at isss@uwm.edu.
Published Government Actions Impacting F-1 & J-1 Students
- January 1, 2026: Pause on USCIS Adjudication of Benefit Requests for Certain Countries
- Policy Memorandum:
- December 16, 2025: Expansion of the June 4, 2025 Travel Ban
- Presidential Proclamation:
- Fact Sheet:
- September 6, 2025: Visa Application Interview Location Restrictions
- Department of State U.S. Visa News:
- June 18, 2025: Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants
- Department of State Announcement:
- June 4, 2025: Travel Ban
- Presidential Proclamation:
- Fact Sheet:
Proposed Government Actions that will Impact F-1 and J-1 Students
Note: The final rule for any proposed changes may only include parts of the proposed rule or the entire proposed rule. We will not know what the final rule includes until it is published. Until the rule is final, all current processes are still in place.
- August 28, 2025: Proposed Changes to “Duration of Status” (Stay) in the U.S. for F and J Visa Holders
- Federal Register:
- Duration of Status Information:
Reference Web Pages
51ÁÔĆć’s web pages:
- Federal Updates – Office of Government Relations
- University Updates – Office of Government Relations
Universities of Wisconsin Government Relations web page: