Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 Immigration J-1 Employees News and Updates
This page contains an initial analysis of the DHS final rule, “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information… Read More
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 News and Updates
The International Center welcomes all of our new students to Tufts this Fall 2026! As you prepare for your arrival, check out our Orientation schedule. We will be visiting different programs and schools to offer… 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
Friday, May 8th, 2026 Student Spotlight
For the final installment of our International Community Feature this semester, we’re thrilled to spotlight Wanqing Xu, a second year PhD student at the Tufts University Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. … Read More
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 News and Updates Student Spotlight
Congratulations to this year’s recipient of the Oliver Chapman Award, Alexander Crété! Each year, the International Club, along with International Center Peer Advisors, and former GO leaders with the support of the International Center,… Read More
Monday, December 22nd, 2025 Employees H-1B Employees Immigration J-1 Employees News and Updates
On December 16, 2025, the White House announced expanded and modified travel restrictions that are set to go into effect at 12:01a.m. eastern standard time on January 1, 2026. Please see below for important information… 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
