News & Announcements

USCBP Entry in Dublin Airport

Presidential Proclamation on Entry to the United States

December 17, 2025

On December 16, 2025, the White House issued a new proclamation expanding the list of countries (21 new countries) whose nationals are subject to a suspension...

Winter Break International Travel Guidance

December 10, 2025

As we approach winter break, we have compiled a list of reminders about international travel for your review. There are risks involved in international travel for...

Reminder to Report Your SSN or ITIN

December 10, 2025

While the tax filing season doesn't start until February, one of the things you need to do now in preparation is to report your SSN or ITIN to the university. ...

OISS Office Hours & Building Closure from December 18-January 9

December 4, 2025

With winter break around the corner, we wanted to let you know about OISS office hours this December & January. To give our staff some flexibility over the...

USCIS Policy Memorandum on Pending and Approved Immigration Benefits

December 4, 2025

USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) issued a policy memorandum on December 2, 2025, and, effective immediately, directed USCIS personnel to implement the...

Enhanced Social Media Vetting for H-1B and Dependent H-4 Visa Applicants

December 4, 2025

On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced that, effective December 15, 2025, the Department has implemented new procedures for vetting the online...

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Announcing the 2026 OISS Photography Contest!

December 3, 2025

Attention photographers! OISS is launching a photography contest! We're looking for photos to brighten up the walls in the OISS office, and we invite Yale international...