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Campus Communications

Official communications from the Office of the Vice Provost for International Education.

September 1, 2026: New Review Process to Flag Security Risks in International Meetings
July 21, 2026: Maintaining Compliance for F-1 OPT Volunteer Appointments
Volunteer Letter Template—Optional Practical Training (OPT)
March 20, 2026: Important Information for Your Post-Graduation Immigration Status
March 19, 2026: A Message of Support for Our International Students
March 4, 2026: A Message for Those Affected by Current Events in the Middle East
February 20, 2026: Guidance for Encounters with ICE & CBP  Message Sent to All Enrolled Non-Immigrant Students

Message Sent to All Enrolled Non-Immigrant Students

February 17, 2026: Collaborative Degree Programs with International Partners
February 11, 2026: Guidance for UB Faculty and Staff Regarding Encounters with Federal Immigration Agents
Guidance for Faculty and Staff on Encounters with Federal Immigration Agents
February 6, 2026: Message of Support for Iranian Students
October 2, 2025: Travel Guidance for H-1B Employees
August 14, 2025: CAPES Partnership for Research Collaboration with Visiting Faculty from Brazil
May 30, 2025: Supporting UB's Chinese Students
April 25, 2025: Updates on Recent Immigration Actions
April 2025: Message of Support for International Students
April 8, 2025: Update on Immigration Issues and Resources
March 27, 2025: Reminders about lead time requirements for immigration processing and planning for international travel