Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 Archived / Inactive
F-1 students interested in post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) and the STEM Extension of Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) are invited to participate in the following on-line Zoom workshops. IMPORTANT: Students who are completing studies… Read More
Monday, August 17th, 2020 Archived / Inactive COVID-19 Immigration
To Advisors of International Students: As many of you are aware, this past summer witnessed considerable regulatory uncertainty regarding Fall 2020 visa and immigration requirements for international students. While this uncertainty was largely resolved by… Read More
Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 COVID-19 Immigration News and Updates
Dear J-1 Students: Today, the US Department of State issued confirmation that degree and non-degree students who are in active J-1 exchange visitor status may continue to maintain their current status by taking on-line or… Read More
Monday, July 27th, 2020 COVID-19 Immigration News and Updates
Dear F-1 New and Continuing Students: On Friday, July 24, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program issued updated guidance and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that includes instructions to schools and to F-1 students regarding… Read More
Saturday, July 25th, 2020 Archived / Inactive COVID-19 Immigration
On July 24, 2020, Immigration and Customs Enforcement released a new guidance document and additional Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning F-1 student rules for the Fall 2020 semester. These new materials add to and clarify… Read More
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 Archived / Inactive COVID-19 Immigration
The International Center is conducting a open forum with ongoing updates for international students and the Fall 2020 semester. Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 10am EDT Register in Advance Latest immigration and visa news and… Read More
Monday, July 20th, 2020 COVID-19 Immigration News and Updates
[Update: August 6, 2020] US Customs and Border Protection has issued the following guidelines regarding F-1 students and their dependents entering from the Schengen area and the United Kingdom and Ireland. We recommend that F-1… Read More
Thursday, July 16th, 2020 Archived / Inactive COVID-19 Immigration
The International Center is conducting a open forum with ongoing updates for international students and the Fall 2020 semester. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10am EDT Register in Advance Latest immigration and visa news and… Read More
Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 Archived / Inactive COVID-19 Immigration
July 14, 2020 Dear F-1 students and other members of the Tufts international community: As reported by several media outlets this afternoon, the Department of Homeland Security today withdrew its Fall 2020 guidance for F-1… Read More
Friday, July 10th, 2020 Archived / Inactive COVID-19 Immigration
The International Center is conducting a special forum with updates on the July 6 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) guidance for F-1 Students and the Fall 2020 semester. Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 10am EDT… Read More