This page was originally posted on March 27, 2020. Last updated on June 11, 2020.
Per the message sent out on March 17, 2020, the University began reducing operations on campus. As of June 11, 2020, the University continues to operate under these guidelines. ISSS advisors are not yet offering in-person services but will remain available via […]
On April 22, 2020, an Executive Order/Proclamation was signed which provides for a 60-day suspension of new immigrant (permanent resident) entry to the US. This does not impact current permanent residents already in the US.
Also, Non-immigrant visa holders (F-1’s, J-1’s, H-1B’s, TN’s, etc.) are not included in the executive order.
On Friday, March 20, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, effective March 20, 2020, USCIS will be temporarily suspending premium processing services and will no longer be accepting new premium processing requests due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On March 18, 2020, travel.state.gov (U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Visa Office) posted the following news alert:
“In response to worldwide challenges related to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Department of State is suspending routine visa services in most countries worldwide. Embassies and consulates in these countries will cancel all routine immigrant […]
University leaders extended Spring Break through Sunday March 22, 2020 and remote instruction of classes will begin the week of March 23, 2020. The University, including ISSS, will remain open and operational during this time.
Starting on Monday, March 16th, ISSS walk-in hours will be cancelled until further notice. International Student and Scholar Advisors will […]
The U.S. announced yesterday that it is suspending entry to the U.S. for 30 days for individuals that “any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival” have been in the European countries that comprise the Schengen Area. This restriction goes into effect starting on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:59pm eastern […]
Dear International Students & Scholars,
Per the guidance from the University sent to the campus community on Wednesday, March 11th, all campus events for more than 50 attendees have been canceled as of that date. For this reason the upcoming Tax Session on March 16th has been canceled. You can find resources for filing as […]
In an effort to protect members of the Carolina community and mitigate the potential effects of COVID-19 on our campus, the University has implemented new domestic and international travel restrictions.
The University has established a hotline for those who have questions about these guidelines. This information portal will be open as of 10 a.m. on […]
This afternoon’s session of the Post-Graduation Employment Workshop has been canceled based on the adverse weather condition announcement from the university. We will reschedule for a later date.
To stay up to date with the weather conditions, please find information here: https://alertcarolina.unc.edu/.
UNC Environment, Health and Safety has posted information regarding the Coronavirus on their website.
NAFSA: Association for International Educators has provided resources regarding travel restrictions to and from China. This information has been provided on their website.