Recent Immigration Actions and Policies
The University actively monitors developments related to immigration policy, Executive Orders and other governmental actions that affect our international community. Below are resources on published guidance, UR practices, and emerging topics. Please review UR communications regarding immigration actions for the latest developments, reactions, and resources.
ISO Summaries: Executive Orders & Other Actions
With the transition to the new Administration on January 20, 2021, several Executive Actions have been issued that rescind, modify, or suspend actions taken by the previous administration. ISO is in the process of reviewing the implications of these actions and will post relevant summaries or links here in the coming weeks. If you have specific questions in the meantime, please contact our staff directly.
Initial Impact to Selected Historical Actions
- Revoked:Summary of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions (May 2021) - Travel restrictions by geographic regions and expansion of National Interest Exceptions for students enrolling after August 1, 2021
- Withdrawn:DHS Proposed Rule on Duration of Status (Sept 2020) - Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors and Representatives of Foreign Information Media
- Rescinded:Executive Order on Travel Ban #13780 (Mar 2017) - Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States
- Rescinded:Executive Order on Enforcement #13768 (Jan 2017) - Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States
Information Sessions
The Office for Global Engagement and the International Services Office (ISO) routinely publish information and hold information sessions regarding important changes and announcements that may impact our community. As needed, the ISO can arrange to meet with various UR constituents that might have questions or concerns regarding specific immigration issues or current climate. Please contact us to request such a session. Additionally, our Events page will post details on upcoming presentations, discussions, and opportunities for community engagement, as well as recorded materials from our Event Archives.
Submit Questions or Concerns
Changing government actions regarding US immigration policy tend to create confusion and uncertainty for our international populations. To share your questions or concerns with ISO staff, all are welcome to complete our submission form. This information will be used to schedule follow-up advising appointments or to prepare for various information sessions. We are here to help!
External Resources
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
General Government Resources