The federal government published its final rule on “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and Extension of Stay Procedure” on July 17, 2026. The rule will go into effect on Sept. 15, 2026, and affects the “duration of status” …
The Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) has shared more detailed guidance, should there be federal immigration activity on UW campuses. There is no indication of any planned federal action at UWM or in the Milwaukee community. UWM’s new Guidance on Federal …
UWM continues to monitor federal immigration actions and issues that affect our students, employees and campus visitors. UWM remains committed to keeping our community safe and informed so all can navigate rights, responsibilities and resources related to law and policy. UWM will not provide information on the immigration status of its students, faculty or staff unless …
The Universities of Wisconsin’s Federal Updates Workgroup continues to monitor ongoing litigation, congressional budget activities and proposed changes to federal rules. The UW Federal Updates page is updated weekly and provides a summary of ongoing issues. This resource should be your first stop when seeking information about federal issues. Official comments …
On Nov. 12, Congress passed legislation to fund the federal government, and President Trump signed the bill early on Nov. 13, officially reopening federal operations. We recognize the impact the shutdown had on many members of our community and appreciate …
Dear Faculty and Staff, We want to share an update regarding the federal government shutdown that may affect our campus operations. Following the absence of agreement, the federal government shut down non-essential government operations as defined by federal agencies just …
The email below was sent to all UWM international students. Dear students, I want to share with you the following statement from UWM: SEVIS records restored UWM can confirm that as of Monday, April 28, all 13 of its international …
The email below was sent today to all UWM students. Dear UWM students, You have likely seen news reports about actions affecting international students’ status across the country, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions and visa revocations. We are …
The email below was sent today to all UWM employees. Dear UWM faculty and staff, You have likely seen news reports about actions affecting international students’ status across the country, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions and visa revocations. …
The email below was sent today to all UWM students and employees. To our campus community, Recent federal actions have created uncertainty for universities nationwide, including UWM. We are committed to transparency and to keeping you informed about how these …