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, February 26th, 2026 Immigration News and Updates
Are you completing your program this Spring? The International Center will accept requests for post-completion Optional Practical Training for F-1 students who are completing their programs this spring* starting from 90 days before their program… Read More
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 Archived / Inactive Immigration
On January 1, 2026, USCIS issued a policy memorandum regarding enhanced vetting and comprehensive re-review of benefits applications (including OPT petitions) filed by or on behalf of foreign nationals from 39 countries that have been… 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
Monday, June 9th, 2025 Immigration News and Updates
Dear International Students and Scholars, We hope this message finds you safe and well. We are writing to provide you with an update regarding the Presidential Proclamation announced on June 4, 2025: Restricting The Entry… Read More
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 Archived / Inactive Immigration News and Updates
On April 11, the Department of Homeland Security created a new Form (Form G-325R) as part of a new enforcement of the Alien Registration Requirement. The requirement is that all “aliens” who have entered the… Read More
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 Immigration News and Updates
The International Center is committed to supporting you and helping you achieve success at Tufts beyond maintaining your immigration status. Please see here for a list of Tufts support services.
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
