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Page last updated: 28 June 2023 

Reminder for International Students and Scholars

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.

If you have any questions, please email Unointladvising@unomaha.edu or call International Programs at 402.554.2293.


June 2023

USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Applicants Seeking to Change into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status


May 2023

A Department of State (DOS) final rule published at 88 FR 18243 (March 28, 2023) raises visa processing fees, effective May 30, 2023.

SEVP COVID-19 Flexibilities Terminated: Here’s What You Need to Know | Study in the States (dhs.gov)

The Biden-Harris Administration Will End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Employees, Contractors, International Travelers, Head Start Educators, and CMS-Certified Facilities | The White House


April 2023

The U.S. Department of State announced the publication of an Interim Final Rule that permits designated sponsors for the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) to digitally sign and electronically transmit the J-1 DS-2019 form, effective April 27, 2023. After receiving the DS-2019s electronically, J-1 visitors will still need to physically print and hand-sign their own DS-2019s for travel or other purposes.

Exchange Visitor Program-General Provisions

March 2023

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

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