News

Be sure you know about news and events that may affect you as an international student.

  • USCIS Extends Flexibilities for Some OPT Applicants
    3/1/21
    On February 26th, 2021 USCIS announced flexibilities for some applicants affected by delayed receipt notices for Form I-765. These flexibilities apply only to applications received on or after Oct. 1, 2020, through May 1, 2021, inclusive.
  • SUNY Comments on Proposed Changes to D/S
    10/27/20
    SUNY submitted a comment letter on the proposed rule to eliminate duration of status (D/S), signed by SUNY Chancellor Malatras.
  • Judge Blocks USCIS Fee Increases
    9/30/20
    New fees and form versions and other changes associated with the I-765 final fee rule that were to be effective on October 2, 2020 and described below are now on hold.
  • DHS Proposes Changes to Duration of Status (D/S)
    10/27/20
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule that would eliminate "duration of status" (D/S) for international students and scholars holding F and J visas.
  • NYS AAU Institutions Advocate for Students
    10/27/20
    New York State AAU institutions write to US Departments of State & Homeland Security in response to visa restrictions targeting Chinese students and scholars.