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On January 8, 2021, DHS published a final rule, Modification of Registration Requirements for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions . On February 5 2021, DHS announced that the effective date of the final rule published on January 8, 2021, is delayed until December 31, 2021.The delay will provide...

See Updated Article Article Update Published 5/3/2021 1. Temporary Restriction on Entering the U.S. after Travel from the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Brazil Under a presidential proclamation issued January 25 the following restriction takes effect at 12:01 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, January 26 and applies to individuals...

On January 20, 2021, President Biden signed a presidential proclamation ending what has been referred to as the “ Travel Ban 3.0 ” as well as subsequent related bans. These previous bans impacted travel to the U.S. and prohibited the issuance of certain types of U.S. visas to citizens of...

On January 18, 2021, President Trump terminated the restriction on certain travelers from the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Brazil, effective January 26, 2021. The restriction on travel from China and Iran was not terminated. It has been reported, however, that the Biden Administration will...

If you are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency unrelated to COVID-19, ISSS encourages you to apply for an Emergency Financial Grant . If your financial emergency is related to COVID, please apply to the Student Emergency Fund through CU Boulder Student Affairs. Emergency Financial Grant awards vary according to available...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, USCIS is experiencing delays in issuing receipt notices for some applications and petitions filed at a USCIS lockbox facility . Individuals who have submitted an application to USCIS by mail, such as an Optional Practical Training (OPT) application, may experience a delay...

Each year, CU welcomes hundreds of international students, researchers and employees from around the globe. The deadline to file taxes in the U.S. is April 15. As this deadline approaches, international employees and students should plan ahead to meet their U.S. tax filing requirements. CU has secured a limited number...

As of Tuesday, January 26, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is requiring international airline passengers traveling to the United States from any location in the world to provide the airline written proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from a test performed no more than three...

On December 29, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began issuing a second round of Economic Impact Payments to eligible U.S. taxpayers. Eligible individuals and families will receive these funds by direct deposit to their bank account or by paper check or debit card mailed to the address listed on...

Update : On December 31, 2020, President Trump extended Presidential Proclamation 10014 and 10052 until March 31, 2021. Presidential Proclamation 10052 specifically applies to H-1B beneficiaries and their ability to apply for a new H-1B visa. There are possible exceptions to the ban. Please contact your ISSS immigration advisor for...