First Floor: Layout 5 (Lecture)
This space is available from 5pm to 8:30pm, Monday to Friday, depending on availability.
Bringing in outside food & drink is allowed.
Kitchen access is available upon request.
This space is wheelchair accessible.
Second Floor: Conference Room
This space is available from 5pm to 8:30pm, Monday to Friday, depending on availability.
Bringing in outside food & drink is allowed.
Kitchen access is available upon request.
This space is not wheelchair accessible.
Second Floor: Lounge Area
This space is available from 5pm to 8:30pm, Monday to Friday, depending on availability.
Bringing in outside food & drink is allowed.
Kitchen access is available upon request.
This space is not wheelchair accessible.
The OasISS (Wellness Space)
This space is available from 5pm to 8:30pm, Monday to Friday, depending on availability.
Bringing in outside food & drink is allowed.
Kitchen access and technology (such as a Zoom screen) is available upon request.
This space is wheelchair accessible.
OISS Town Hall Webinar: Updates on the Presidential Proclamation on H-1B Workers
In this webinar, the OISS team discussed the recent Presidential Proclamation on H-1B workers issued on September 19, 2025.
The OISS team provided an overview of what we know so far and discussed the potential impacts this proclamation may have on our international community should it be enacted in its current form.
September 22, 2025 Presidential Proclamation on Entry Restrictions for H-1B Visa Holders
On September 19, 2025, a proclamation was signed restricting nonimmigrant workers entering the U.S. under H-1B without a $100,000 payment accompanying their employer-sponsored petitions. USCIS provided clarifications on October 20, 2025, regarding the implementation of this proclamation.
OISS Town Hall Webinar: Updates on Duration of Status Proposed Rule
In this town hall webinar, the OISS team discusses the recent notice issued by the Department of Homeland Security on August 28th regarding a proposed rule change to eliminate the “duration of status” (D/S) for F and J nonimmigrants, as published in the Federal Register.
September 11, 2025 Updated Policy on Nonimmigrant Visa Applications in a Third Country
Effective September 6, 2025, the Department of State (DoS) announced that non-immigrant visa applicants should schedule visa interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or residence. This restricts processing for “third country nationals” (TCNs), a practice that has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing applicants to apply for visas outside their home country.
August 28, 2025 Proposed Changes to Duration of Status (D/S) for F & J Nonimmigrants
On August 28, 2025, DHS proposed ending “duration of status” (D/S) for F and J nonimmigrants. The proposal, which is currently open for public comment, aims to replace D/S with fixed periods of stay.
December 4, 2025 Enhanced Social Media Vetting for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
Effective December 15, 2025
The U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced new procedures for vetting the online presence of H-1B and H-4 visa applicants. This includes reviewing social media and professional network activities as part of the application process.
