Recent News
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements End for Travelers to the U.S.
May 11, 2023
The Biden Administration has announced this past May 1st that effective May 12th, all air travelers coming to the United States no longer required to show that they have had the COVID-19 vaccine administered. In addition, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will also end their COVID-19 requirements on May 12th at ports of entry […]
Good News for H-4 Dependents
February 21, 2023
Time to share a little positive news for H-4 dependents. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has returned to adjudicating dependent applications (Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization) that are filed concurrently with the Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker. What does this mean for our current […]
Tips and Tricks of Avoiding Filing Delays
January 12, 2023
We hope you all had a great holiday break and are ready to celebrate the start of this new year with a bang! With more of us embracing our electronic environment, electronic filing has become a great option for submitting many online applications. However, not everyone has fully transitioned from paper filing to electronic filing […]
CDC Implementing New COVID-19 Test Requirements for Air Travelers from China
December 30, 2022
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement new COVID-19 travel test requirements effective January 5, 2023, at 12:01 AM ET. All air passengers flying directly from China, Hong Kong, and Macau to the United States will need to have a negative COVID-19 test two days prior to their departure. This requirement will […]
Travel Season is Just Around the Corner
November 3, 2022
The countdown to winter break is approaching. Regardless if you are traveling back home or visiting elsewhere, it is best to plan ahead to avoid last minute hurdles. The next several months consist of peak holiday travel. The OIS wants to remind all international visitors to plan accordingly. Make sure you carefully review their immigration […]
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes! Time to Update OIS
October 3, 2022
The OIS team wants to remind you that there are times when you need to update our office as it relates to your immigration status. Changing your status from your current visa to another visa category Email your OIS advisor regarding the update and they will let you know the appropriate next steps to take. […]
U.S. Citizens Need to Check Their Passports
July 26, 2022
During the pandemic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was temporarily allowing U.S. citizens that were abroad to re-enter the U.S. with an expired passport due to lengthy processing times. CBP now requires that all U.S. citizen to have an unexpired U.S. passport upon re-entry to the United States as of July 1, 2022. Any […]
COVID-19 Testing Requirements Update for those Traveling or Returning to the U.S.
July 26, 2022
Back on June 12th, the requirement of showing a negative COVID-19 test for all inbound international air travel to the U.S. prior to boarding a flight has been rescinded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC will reevaluate the situation in 90 days and render a decision whether to reinstate the […]
Hurricane Season 2022
May 31, 2022
The Office of International Services wants to remind our international visitors that it is hurricane season. Hurricane season officially begins in June and runs through the end of November. Nothing to alarm our international visitors as we only want to keep you informed and aware. In the event of inclement or severe weather, you will […]
Summer Travel Reminders
May 31, 2022
As we transition to summer, we know that our international visitors are potentially preparing for vacation and visits home. For those that are staying local, meaning in the U.S., it is important to review the information on immigration documentation. Traveling within the U.S. still requires our international visitors to carry their immigration documentation that shows […]
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