International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill is aware of new information about the resumption of visa appointment scheduling and additional visa screening of applicants’ online presence. We have communicated with international students and scholars, as well as … Read more

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

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill is aware of new information about the pause in scheduling visa appointments. The U.S. Department of State has indicated that the pause in new visa appointments for F and J visa applicants … Read more

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill is aware of the new directive issued by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to request U.S. embassies and consulates about revoking visas of certain students from China and Hong Kong. We have … Read more

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill is aware of the new directive issued by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to request U.S. embassies and consulates to pause visa appointments for student and scholars (F and J visas). We … Read more

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill is aware of the new online registration requirement that may affect some foreign nationals. We have communicated with international students and scholars, as well as relevant stakeholders. If you have immediate … Read more

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill is aware of the news release, “DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism,” which may have implications for some international students and scholars. We have communicated with international … Read more

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill confirmed the U.S. government has terminated the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVIS) records of six UNC-Chapel Hill international students and alumni. UNC-Chapel Hill did not initiate these terminations, and the … Read more

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill advises that there is currently a heightened risk of international travel for all international students and scholars due to the executive order titled, “Protecting The United States From Foreign Terrorists And … Read more

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at UNC-Chapel Hill is aware of the executive order, “Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism,” which may have implications for some international students and scholars. We have communicated with international students and scholars, as well … Read more