Visa-Related News and Announcements
New Rule Ending “Duration of Status” for J-1 Exchange Visitors
July 16, 2026
Posted 07/24/2026 International Scholars Operations has completed its initial analysis and is preparing resources for scholars and units. Here are some important things to know in the meantime. Effect on Scholars: For now: Your current J-1 documents are still valid. The new rule does not affect the validity of your DS-2019 or your J visa…
Changes to UW requirements for national competitive recruitments
June 2, 2026
Historically, the UW has required that online ads for competitive recruitments for faculty run in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Effective June 2, 2026, UW is expanding the group of acceptable online recruitment venues as follows. Online ads may now run in: The Chronicle of Higher Education Other higher-ed recruitment sites, e.g. Higher Ed Jobs…
USCIS Announces Changes to Standard for Adjustment of Status
May 22, 2026
On May 22, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would start approving I-485 Applications to Adjust Status (the “green card” or “permanent residence” application) only in “extraordinary circumstances.” This policy could affect any University of Washington student or employee who has applied or will apply for permanent residence inside the U.S.; however,…