Dear Comets, Welcome to a new semester at UT Dallas! To our new students, we are thrilled to have you join the Comet family. To our returning students, welcome back. We are excited to continue supporting you on your journey. A new academic year brings fresh opportunities, new connections, and important milestones, and the Office […]| Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services
Dear Comets, Welcome to the August edition of the Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services (OICS) monthly newsletter. As the new academic year approaches, we are excited to continue supporting our international, immigrant, and globally mobile communities at UT Dallas. Each month, we bring you timely updates on immigration policies, important federal announcements, and campus […]| Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services
Dear Comets, As we welcome the month of July, the Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services wants to remind you that you are not alone on your journey. Whether you are navigating complex immigration processes, preparing for international travel, or simply seeking support, our office is here to walk beside you to help you navigate […]| Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services
Dear Comets, We hope your summer is off to a strong and restful start. Whether you’re taking summer courses, working, or planning your next steps, OICS is here to support your journey. Here are some updates: Student Visa Issuance Temporarily Paused & Resumed – Implentation of Social Media Screening Recently the Department of State was […]| Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services
Dear Comets, As the academic year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our graduating students. Your journey has been one of perseverance, growth, and strength, and we are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Whether you’re stepping into a new career, beginning graduate school, or […]| Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services
Dear Comets, Spring is in full bloom, and we hope this semester has been going well for you! The Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services is here to support your journey by providing important updates, resources, and opportunities tailored to your needs. Important Updates Tax Filing Reminder – Deadline: April 15, 2025 If you are […]| Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services
Dear Comets, USCIS Announces FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 7 and run through noon Eastern on March 24, 2025. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives must use a USCIS […]| Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services
Dear UT Dallas International Students and Alumni, We hope that the start of your year is going well. We know that some of you may have questions or concerns about immigration related executive orders, directives, and new laws that are being implemented since President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. You can find a list […]| Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services
Dear UT Dallas International & Immigrant Students OICS is working to continue to keep you apprised of developments with the federal administration that could potentially affect our international and immigrant population at UT Dallas. The following immigration policy update will not affect the majority of legal permanent residents or non-immigrant visa holders, but may affect […]| Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services
