Visa-Related News and Announcements
Upcoming changes to ISO visa processing fees effective July 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
We recognize that units across the University continue to navigate tight budgets and complex planning needs. With that in mind, we want to provide advance notice of upcoming changes to the International Scholars Operations (ISO) visa processing fees. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and are based on updated cost analysis designed…
USCIS Expands Hold on Adjudications Related to Expanded December 2025 Entry Ban
January 8, 2026
Update: On April 30, USCIS updated its guidance on this processing hold to create an exception for medical physicians. ISO is tracking affected cases and reaching out to units and individuals involved. Please contact ISO with any questions. On January 1, US Citizenship and Immigration Services published internal guidance to (1) place a hold on…
New Additions to June 2025 Entry Ban Effective January 1, 2026
December 18, 2025
On June 4, 2025, an Executive Order was issued by the federal government that bans entry by nationals of certain countries into the United States; that entry ban went into effect on June 9, 2025. On December 16, 2025, an additional 20 countries were added to the ban, effective January 1, 2026. Anyone who is inside the U.S. or has a valid U.S. visa…