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Page last updated: 22 April 2022

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06 March 2023

USCIS Announces Premium Processing; New Online-Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions

18 April 2022

Continuation of SEVP's March 2020 COVID-19 Guidance for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

3 December 2021

U.S. Tightens Travel Testing Requirements and Mask Mandates

26 October 2021

Covid Vaccine and Test Requirements for United States Entry

14-15 September 2021

COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Exceptions (state.gov)

Important Announcement on F, M, and Academic J Visas (state.gov)

30 April 2021

Uniform Global National Interest Exceptions to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions - United States Department of State

A Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019 | The White House

23 April 2021

National Interest Exceptions for Certain Travelers from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland

ICE Continues March 2020 Guidance for the 2021-22 Academic Year

2 March 2021

National Interest Exceptions for Certain Travelers from the Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland (state.gov)

25 January 2021

Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Non-Immigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease | The White House

Presidential Proclamations on Novel Coronavirus (state.gov)

Federal Register Notice: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States | Quarantine | CDC

15 December 2020

SEVP Guidance For Fall 2020 Continues through Spring 2021

On December 9, 2020, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security's SEVP spokesperson confirmed that the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) COVID-19 Guidance for the Fall 2020 term has been extended through the Spring 2021 term.

Frequently Asked Questions for Spring 2021

Inside Higher Ed Article

6 October 2020

H-1 IB Interim Final Rule: This rule will go into effect within 60 days after posting in the Federal Register

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/10/06/department-homeland-security-and-department-

2 October 2020

Proclamation Suspending Certain H, F, and L entry of Nonimmigrants

https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/proclamation-suspending-entry-certain-h-j-and-l-nonimmigrants


29 September 2020

From the Federal Register concerning the payment of new fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Form I-765:

https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/uscis-2020-final-rule-fees-forms-and-related-changes

https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/changes-to-uscis-fee-schedule

“While the rule is preliminarily enjoined, we will continue to:

  • • Accept USCIS forms with the current editions and current fees; and
  • • Use the regulations and guidance currently in place to adjudicate applications and petitions. This includes accepting and adjudicating fee waiver requests as provided under Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 10.9 and 10.10.”

24 September 2020

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule to eliminate Duration of Status D/S for students and scholars on F and J visas below:

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/09/24/dhs-proposes-change-admission-period-structure-f-j-and-i-nonimmigrants

NAFSA, a professional organization for international educators, released this press statement

https://www.nafsa.org/professional-resources/browse-by-interest/proposal-replace-duration-status


7 August 2020

Frequently Asked Questions for SEVP Stakeholders about COVID-19

https://www.ice.gov/doclib/coronavirus/covid19faq.pdf

29 July 2020

UNO’s Update and FAQ:

https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2020/07/new-information-for-international-students-f1-status.php

24 July 2020

ICE responds to 14 July Guidance

https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcmFall2020guidance.pdf

15 July 2020

https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2020/07/response-to-rescinding-of-sevp-guidance.php

14 July 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded their earlier guidance and FAQs for international students that came out on 6 and 7 July. The new guidance for Fall made a return to the March 2020 guidance that permitted online learning for international students whether they returned home and studied full-time or remained in the U.S. to study. International Designated School Officials (DSOs) were able to keep SEVIS records active. Schools were awaiting additional information from SEVP to clarify this guidance.

7 July 2020

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announcement on new guidelines for F-1 international students:

https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/sevisFall2020_FAQ.pdf

6 July 2020

https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/sevp-modifies-temporary-exemptions-nonimmigrant-students-taking-online-courses-during


22 June 2020

Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens who present a risk to the U.S. Labor Market

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/proclamation-suspending-entry-of-immigrants-and-nonimmigrants-who-present-risk-to-the-US-labor-market-during-the-economic-recovery-following-the-COVID-19-outbreak.html


29 May 2020

Suspending entry of certain Chinese graduate students and visiting scholars

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-nonimmigrants-certain-students-researchers-peoples-republic-china/

https://www.nafsa.org/about/about-nafsa/international-education-grows-concerned-about-latest-executive-action-restrict

13 March 2020

ICE March Guidance

https://www.ice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Document/2020/Coronavirus%20Guidance_3.13.20.pdf

https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm2003-01.pdf

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REMINDERS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS

Important Travel and Visa Matters

International students must contact an international advisor before making travel plans. It is critical that you ask questions of your international advisors by email or zoom appointment to discuss your unique situations during these uncertain times.

Current students must check their I-20 or DS-2019 to be sure they have a valid travel signature before leaving the U.S. for their later re-entry. Anyone who needs information about visa processing should go to the Department of State website for appointment and visa processing times. Be sure to check information about possible delays for travel or visa processing in your home country.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantine regulations are also a consideration in travel planning.

Staying Up-to-Date with the News through International Programs (INPR)

International Advising will update this page with important current information and send emails out to international students when critical issues arise. Occasionally, there may be a brief time lapse on posting on this website as we evaluate the situation. University Communications will also post information about some issues that impact many members of the UNO international community. If you have any questions, please contact Unointladvising@unomaha.edu or call International Programs at 402.554.2293.

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