Update on the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program

The Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a memorandum late Saturday,  September 20, clarifying the application of the previously announced Presidential Proclamation does not impact current H-1B employees, including their ability to travel to our from the United States if they are in possession of the appropriate documentation.  

While the International Center continues to advise that H-1B employees travel with caution, individuals who already hold H-1B status may travel without being subject to a fee or restricted entry. Any international employee who does not currently have a valid visa should speak to their I Center Advisor before traveling due to increased wait times and scrutiny. While we have reason to believe that H-1B petition renewals, and amendments, will remain unimpacted by the Executive Order, the International Center is currently monitoring for clarification and updates. Employees should continue to monitor their emails from the International Center and those with questions should contact their International Center Advisor or email internationalcenter@tufts.edu.