Office of Global Engagement

International Student and Scholar Services

Announcements

Announcements

News & Announcements

Current Immigration News and Updates

DHS Ends Automatic Extensions of Employment Authorization for Certain Filing Categories

October 30, 2025

Advisory on USCIS Site Visits for Students on Post-Completion OPT or STEM OPT

October 14, 2025

Brown Daily Herald

Brown Submits Comment Letter on D/S Elimination Proposed Rule

October 10, 2025

Brown submits a comment letter in response to the proposed federal rule eliminating duration of status (D/S) for F-1 and J-1 visa holders.

Presidential Proclamation Restricting Entry of Certain H-1B Workers

September 20, 2025

Updated State Department Policy on Visa Applications in Third Countries

September 6, 2025

DHS Proposed Rule to Eliminate Duration of Status (D/S)

August 28, 2025

U.S. Travel Ban: Information for International Students and Scholars

June 6, 2025

Update on SEVIS Record Reactivations

April 29, 2025

Updates on Federal Visa Revocation and SEVIS Termination Actions at Brown

April 10, 2025

Other News & Announcements

September 5, 2025

Welcome to the Semester + Key Immigration Updates & Resources

August 22, 2025

International Undergraduate Orientation - Fall 2025 (August 22-26)

August 20, 2025

International Graduate Student Orientation - Fall 2025 (August 20-24)

June 12, 2025

Important Announcement: STEM OPT Extension Administrative Fee Effective July 1, 2025

April 2, 2025

OISSS Announcements: Tax Return Filing Deadline Apr 15, Immigration Attorney Presentation Apr 17, Scam Alert, Documents to Carry, DHS Alien Registration Requirement

March 10, 2025

OISSS Announcements: Tax Return Filing, Travel Info, and Reminders

February 27, 2025

Annual Income Tax Return Filing / 8843 / Sprintax Webinars / Devine&Assoc. Mini Tax Consults