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
- July 17, 2026: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure
- Federal Register: Federal Register :: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media
- Note: Our office is currently reviewing the published rule. In addition, attorneys within the Universities of Wisconsin are analyzing the changes and will provide guidance to UW campuses regarding the impact on students and exchange visitors. Once we have a clear understanding of the new requirements and their implications, we will share additional information. We expect this review process will take several weeks.
- January 1, 2026: Pause on USCIS Adjudication of Benefit Requests for Certain Countries
- Policy Memorandum: PM-602-0194-PendingApplicationsAdditionalHighRiskCountries-20260101.pdf
- December 16, 2025: Expansion of the June 4, 2025 Travel Ban
- Presidential Proclamation: Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States – The White House
- Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States – The White House
- September 6, 2025: Visa Application Interview Location Restrictions
- Department of State U.S. Visa News: Adjudicating Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Applicants in Their Country of Residence
- June 18, 2025: Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants
- Department of State Announcement: Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants – United States Department of State
- June 4, 2025: Travel Ban
- Presidential Proclamation: Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats – The White House
- Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restricts the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats – The White House
Reference Web Pages
UWM’s web pages:
- Federal Updates – Office of Government Relations
- University Updates – Office of Government Relations
Universities of Wisconsin Government Relations web page: