The new Duration of Status rule (effective 09/15/2026) may affect the information on this page. ISSS is reviewing the rule and will revise this page and related materials as we finalize new processes.

Events

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Speaking Group

Friday 3:00 pm

Speaking Group

Friday 3:00 pm

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Announcements

Duration of Status Rule

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill is aware of a recent change in immigration policy related to the publication of the final Duration of Status rule issued on 07/17/2026. We have communicated this update with international students and scholars, as well as relevant stakeholders. We … Read more

Update on USCIS processing holds and new DOL proposed rule

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel is aware of the United States Citizen and Immigration Services announcement issued on March 30. Additionally, ISSS has been closely monitoring proposed immigration-related regulations. Most regulations are published in proposed form with … Read more

Jan. 14 U.S. Department of State Announcement

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel is aware of the U.S. Department of State announcement issued on Jan. 14th. If you have immediate concerns or questions, please contact ISSS directly. 

December 16th Presidential Proclamation and other USCIS and DOS updates

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill is aware of the new proclamation issued by U.S. President Donald Trump on December 16, “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public … Read more

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