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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Updates for the UIC International Community

International Student Orientation

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OIS supports new international students through the transition to life in the U.S. and study at UIC during International Student Orientation.

Learn more about International Student Orientation

Announcements

USCIS Expands Premium Processing Service to E-3 Petitioners

Apply for the 2021 Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students

International Student, Scholar, and Employee Tax Obligations and Support - Filing Deadline, April 15

UIC Returns to Hybrid Instruction Feb. 8

Spring 2021 International Student Status Maintenance Reminders

COVID-19 Documentation Required for Travel to U.S. Starting Jan. 26

Presidential Proclamation Further Suspends Foreign Worker Entry to U.S.

Regarding Potential COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

OIS to Launch New myOIS Client Portal

Court Orders Halt to DHS and DOL Interim Final Rules Impacting H-1B and PERM Matters

Self-Quarantine FAQs for the UIC International Community

UIC Suspends In-Person Instruction for Remainder of Fall 2020 Semester

Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective Oct. 19

DHS & DOL Changes to the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program

Oct. 2 USCIS Fee Increases on Hold

DHS Proposes Rule Change Eliminating F and J Duration of Status

DHS Rescinds July 6 Guidelines on Fall 2020 F-1 Student Enrollment & Status Maintenance

2020 Laurette Kirstein Scholarship Winners

DHS Submits Proposed Rule on Duration of Status

Electronic I-20 Issuance

OIS Services Moving All Online Effective March 17

International Travel Guidance for the UIC International Community

Certain Immigration Applications and Petitions Immediately Subject to Public Charge Final Rule

Potential Site Visits by DHS of Employers that Train STEM OPT Students

International Student, Scholar, and Employee Tax Obligations and Support - Filing Deadline, July 15

Executive and Court Orders on Travel and Immigration: Information and Resources - Updated 2/6/2020

UIC Addresses Coronavirus

Spring 2020 International Student Status Maintenance Reminders

Illinois Law on Marijuana Use and Impact on the UIC International Community

USCIS Updates Policy Pursuant to Two Recent Attorney General Decisions

Court Allows WashTech Challenge to Proceed for All OPT

SEVP Clarifies Policy Regarding Distribution of Form I-20

DHS Increases I-901 SEVIS Fee Effective June 24, 2019

Proposed DHS Rule Rescinding H-4 Employment Authorization Expected Soon

Significant Changes to Form I-539 to be Implemented Beginning March 11, 2019

Introduction of Proposed Rule of Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds

USCIS Tightens Language on Employer-Employee Relationships and Third-Party Placement for STEM OPT Students

Immigration Scams Warning

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Upcoming Events
	Tax Webinar for International Students, Scholars and Employees
	Mar 05 2021 at 12:00 PM
	A Deep Slice of Chicago Food History
	Mar 10 2021 at 10:00 AM
	UIC International Community Virtual Social Hour
	Mar 12 2021 at 09:00 AM
	Exchange Visitor Scholar Orientation
	Mar 17 2021 at 09:00 AM
	Perspectives from the Field: A conversation with immigration attorney, Craig J. Peterson
	Mar 18 2021 at 12:00 PM
	OPT Workshop
	Mar 19 2021 at 10:00 AM