Thursday, September 24th, 2026 Student Spotlight
For the first installment of our International Community Feature this semester, we’re pleased to spotlight Smit Shivgar, who is working towards a Masters in Engineering Management at the Tufts Gordon Institute, School of Engineering. Smit’s journey began in… Read More
Friday, August 28th, 2026 Employees H-1B Employees Immigration J-1 Employees News and Updates
On August 25, 2026 the State Department announced a pause in immigrant visa applications worldwide. The stated reason for this pause is to accommodate training for Consular Officers to screen out those who may become… Read More
Friday, August 28th, 2026 Immigration News and Updates
On August 24, 2026, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), the federal agency that oversees the F-1 student visa program, issued new guidance that significantly narrows how schools may interpret and apply CPT regulations.… Read More
Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 Immigration J-1 Employees News and Updates
On September 14th, a United States District Judge granted a preliminary injunction to postpone implementation of the D/S Final Rule until further notice. The International Center will provide further updates as they become available. … Read More
Friday, July 17th, 2026 Immigration News and Updates
On Friday, July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a Final Rule to end the current policy known as “duration of status” (D/S) for nonimmigrants in F and J status. The D/S framework permits… Read More
Monday, June 8th, 2026 Immigration News and Updates
Dear students and scholars, On June 5, 2026, a federal court in Rhode Island declared unlawful and vacated USCIS’s policy of withholding applications and using national origin as a negative factor when processing benefits filed… Read More
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 Immigration News and Updates
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may inspect a student’s phone, tablet, computer or other electronic devices. They may also ask you for passwords to review social media accounts. You can review more information on… Read More
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 Immigration News and Updates
Review the information on our website regarding what to do and who to contact in an immigration emergency. While the International Center is open Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Tufts University Police Department is… Read More
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 Immigration News and Updates
The International Center has sent out various communications advising students, scholars, and Tufts-sponsored employees to travel with extreme caution or to avoid unnecessary travel, depending on your personal situation, citizenship, and other factors. We have… Read More
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 Immigration News and Updates
Immigration law requires nonimmigrants and lawful permanent residents over 18 years old to carry proof of immigration registration while inside the U.S. For most non-immigrant visa holders, this is a print-out of your most-recent I-94… Read More
