Monday, April 12th, 2021 Immigration News and Updates
4/12/2021 – THIS IS A DEVELOPING ANNOUNCEMENT. PLEASE EXPECT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN THE NEAR FUTURE. Dear F-1 students: Today, on April 12, 2021 the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced that it will start… Read More
Monday, April 5th, 2021 Employees H-1B Employees Immigration News and Updates
Presidential Proclamation 10052, which was announced last year under former President Trump, was allowed to expire on March 31, 2021. Under this proclamation, the United States suspended the issuance of new visas under the H-1B,… Read More
Sunday, April 4th, 2021 Archived / Inactive Immigration
If you are completing your program this May, there is still time to apply for Optional Practical Training. Go to our F-1 OPT instruction page to get started, or attend an OPT workshop. You can… Read More
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 COVID-19 Immigration
To Academic Deans, Advisors, and Faculty: This is a brief International Center update regarding visa and immigration developments affecting the Fall 2021 international student enrollment and arrival outlook. Fall 2021 Federal Guidance on Course Modalities… Read More
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 Immigration News and Updates
Over the past week, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, has designated Venezuela and Myanmar (Burma*) for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. By designating these countries for Temporary Protected Status, Venezuelan and Burmese… Read More
Friday, March 12th, 2021 Employees Immigration International Center Events
The International Center is pleased to offer two one-hour sessions during April 2021 focusing on temporary and permanent visa sponsorship for Tufts employees, researchers, and visiting scholars. Tufts hiring managers, department administrators, and other personnel… Read More
Saturday, February 27th, 2021 Immigration News and Updates
On February 26, 2021, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a news alert announcing temporary flexibilities and arrangements regarding the OPT and STEM OPT filing process. These temporary arrangements are being made in… Read More
Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 Archived / Inactive Immigration International Center Events
Friday, March 19 2021 9am – 10am EST The International Center will hold an special forum for international students and scholars to discuss immigration developments, campus resources, and other news and updates of importance. We… Read More
Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 Employees Immigration News and Updates
This information is an update on Social Security Administration (SSA) procedures for international students and scholars who need to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN). Any student or scholar who is working while physically… Read More
Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 COVID-19 Immigration News and Updates
January 25, 2021 Update On January 25, 2021 President Biden issued a presidential proclamation reinstating the COVID-19 entry suspensions for persons physically present in Brazil, the Schengen Area countries, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The… Read More