News & Announcements

USCIS Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Fee Requirement

October 22, 2025

On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, introducing a significant new requirement for some H-1B visa...

Reminders on Encounters with Law Enforcement and Carrying Immigration Documents

October 16, 2025

As you return from fall break, we wanted to remind our community about the protocols for responding to law enforcement and the importance of carrying your immigration...

Reminder: Beware of Scam Phone Calls & Emails

October 15, 2025

Scam phone calls and emails happen year-round, but it is important to remain vigilant. A recent scam phone call that was reported to us involved someone impersonating ICE...

Updated Policy on Nonimmigrant Visa Applications in a Third Country

October 10, 2025

Effective September 6, 2025, the Department of State (DoS) announced that non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants, including those for F-1, J-1, H-1B, E-3, O-1 visas, and...

Fall Break International Travel Guidance

October 8, 2025

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

Yale's Public Comment on the DHS Proposed Rule to Eliminate Duration of Status

October 7, 2025

After the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to end “duration of status” (D/S) for F and J nonimmigrants on...

Welcome to MyOISS: Yale's New Immigration Case Management System

October 2, 2025

Dear International Scholars, We are thrilled to announce the launch of MyOISS, our new immigration case management system at Yale. MyOISS is specifically designed to...