As of today, October 30, 2025, an interim final rule published by USCIS has gone into effect which discontinues the automatic extensions of certain work authorizations that are pending an EAD renewal. Here is what you need to know about this update. Who does this interim final rule affect? If you are an F-1 student […]| International Students and Scholars Office
Note: This is a follow up to Presidential Proclamation: H-1B Petition Policy Update communication post. Dear students and alumni, Following the recent presidential proclamation regarding policy updates to the H-1B visa system, on October 20, 2025, USCIS clarified some important points regarding when the proclamation will and will not apply in certain scenarios. The proclamation will […]| International Students and Scholars Office
Note: Please see Guidance and Clarification on H-1B Policy Update for more detailed information regarding this communication post. Dear Students and Alumni, The ISSO has been receiving questions regarding the recent policy update related to H-1B petitions. While the ISSO does not have the expertise to advise directly on H nonimmigrant statuses, we can provide […]| International Students and Scholars Office
Original communication sent on September 26, 2025 There have been some possible changes in USCIS procedure for Post Completion OPT and STEM OPT processes. USCIS In-Person Visits There have been reports that in some areas of the U.S., students with pending OPT or STEM applications and/or on active authorization periods have received in-person visits from […]| International Students and Scholars Office
Original communication sent on September 15, 2025 As of September 6, 2025, there has been an important update regarding U.S. visa issuance policy. Please carefully read the information below. The Department of State has issued instructions that going forward, all nonimmigrant visa applicants should schedule their visa interview at an embassy or consulate within their […]| International Students and Scholars Office
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 (EO), directives, and new laws that are being implemented since President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. You can find a […]| International Students and Scholars Office
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the American Historical Association (AHA), and the Modern Language Association (MLA) filed a lawsuit in federal district court seeking to reverse recent actions that threaten to devastate the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Established in 1965 by Congress, the NEH is a...| National Humanities Alliance
By Alexandra Klein After an extended delay and four continuing resolutions, Congress passed funding bills for FY 24 in March–more than five months after the fiscal year began. Congress passed the first six FY 24 appropriations bills on March 8, including the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies bill, which included $207 million for the NEH....| National Humanities Alliance
By Alexandra Klein At the end of December, the FY 23 omnibus appropriations bill was passed by both the House and the Senate after several months of negotiations. The bill included very significant wins for humanities advocates, including the largest yearly increase for the NEH in the agency’s history. The agency will receive $207 million,...| National Humanities Alliance
