International Student and Scholar Services

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Crisis Management

Office Administration

Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming

Student and Scholar Advising

USCIS Revises Procedure for Determining When to File Adjustment of Status Applications

Effective October, 2015, USCIS has revised the procedures for determining when adjustment of status applications may be filed. The new process may allow some applicants to file their adjustment applications earlier, and become eligible for adjustment applicant benefits like advance parole and

Notes and Handouts from Sep. 18, 2015 USCIS Vermont Service Center Stakeholder Meeting

The Vermont Service Center (VSC) Stakeholder Conference was a general USCIS conference that addressed several topics of interests to its stakeholders, and didn’t focus on one particular specialty. It was designed to give participants important updates on various processing at the VSC.

Landscape of Third-Party Pathway Partnerships in the United States

This research deepens the understanding of the landscape of existing pathway partnerships by providing a working definition, a broad typology, and select characteristics of institutions.

USCIS Fee and Form Changes 2016

New USCIS filing fees and form version become effective on December 23, 2016. "Applications or petitions mailed, postmarked, or otherwise filed on or after December 23, 2016 must include the new fee." Applications and petitions must also be filed on the latest edition of the required form.

DOS Guidance Directive 2016-03 - Exchange Visitors and prudential visa revocations

This DOS Guidance Directive confirms that a visa that was prudentially revoked because of a DUI arrest or conviction does not necessarily invalidate a J-1 nonimmigrant's immigration status, as long as he or she remains in the United States. However, the Directive goes on to state that sponsors

Practical Immigration Concepts in a Time of Change

A structural approach can help in the process of considering change. Here is a suggested structure to think about.

The PATH Act and Changes to ITIN Processing

Changes and possible changes resulting from the PATH Act of 2015.

Executive Order 13769 Section 3(e) Indefinite Entry Bar

Considering the indefinite entry bar that could be established under Section 3(e) of Executive Order 13769.

Executive and Regulatory Actions Under the Second Trump Administration

April 18, 2025

This page keeps track of certain executive actions related to immigration, under the Trump administration.

Requirements to Carry Immigration Registration Document and Report Change of Address

March 9, 2025

Nonimmigrants and lawful permanent residents must carry their "evidence of registration" document at all times. Usually, this is Form I-94 for nonimmigrants, or Form I-551 (green card) for lawful permanent residents. They must also report any address changes within 10 days of the address change.