Black Lives Matter

July 2, 2020

“To our black students, faculty and staff—Black Lives Matter. Much deeper and systemic issues are affecting communities of color, and as a society, we are far from realizing the promise of equality and justice that every person deserves. You have my pledge that justice and equity will remain at the...

June 22, 2020: Temporary Restriction on Issuance of Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

June 23, 2020

Presidential Proclamation Establishing New Visa and Entry Restriction for H-1B, H-2B, L, Certain J Visas, and Dependents President Trump issued a presidential proclamation on June 22 instituting a visa and entry restriction on the issuance of new nonimmigrant visas – H-1B, H-2B, L, J ( only intern, trainee, teacher, camp...

June 1, 2020: Immigration Alert to International Graduate Students & Scholars from China

June 1, 2020

To our international graduate students and scholars from China: Presidential Proclamation Establishing New Visa and Entry Restriction for Certain Students and Researchers from China President Trump issued a presidential proclamation on May 29 instituting a visa and entry restriction on certain foreign nationals (citizens) of China on F or J...

Emergency Financial Funding and Food Assistance

April 27, 2020

Financial Assistance The Student Emergency Fund provides direct financial assistance to students who have lost wages so they can pay bills, secure remote-learning technology and access food and health care. Emergency funding is provided in the form of a one-time grant, which does not need to be repaid. The value...

April 22, 2020: Temporary Restriction on Entering the United States on an Immigrant Visa to Become a U.S. Permanent Resident

April 23, 2020

Presidential Proclamation Establishing New Travel Restrictions President Trump issued a presidential proclamation on April 22 instituting a 60-day period of restrictions on immigrant visas for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency (“green card” status) in the United States. See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below for details about this new restriction...

Local Social Security Administration Services

April 2, 2020

Updated: June 13, 2022 ISSS received an update that the local SSA in Louisville is open for walk in visits. Face masks are required. You may also call the Louisville office at 877-405-5872 weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to speak with a representative about scheduling...

F-1 and J-1 Immigration Status and Pass/Fail Grades

March 31, 2020

The University of Colorado recently announced that restrictions on pass/fail grading will be lifted for the Spring 2020 semester. International students in either F-1 or J-1 status will be able to maintain their F-1/J-1 status if they choose to change the grading option for their classes to pass/fail because pass/fail...

March 17, 2020: Temporary Restriction on Entering the U.S. after Travel from the United Kingdom and Ireland

March 16, 2020

Temporary Restriction on Entering the U.S. after Travel from the United Kingdom and Ireland. On Jan. 31, the federal Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in the United States. Under a presidential proclamation issued March 14, the...

March 12, 2020: Temporary Restriction on Entering the United States after Travel from the Schengen Area

March 12, 2020

On Jan. 31, the federal Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in the United States. Under a presidential proclamation issued March 11, the following restriction will take effect at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Friday, March 13 and...

Update from ISSS regarding COVID-19 & Remote Advising Services

March 11, 2020

Campus Remains Open As indicated in Chancellor DiStefano’s message today, in order to limit the COVID-19 risk on campus, beginning March 16, 2020 the campus will transition to remote learning for the remainder of the semester. As Chancellor DiStefano explained in his message, the campus remains open even though courses...

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