Unlawful Presence Policy Revision for International Students
New United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Policy Creates Much Stricter Penalties for Failure to Maintain Status for International Students and Scholars
The current revision of the “unlawful presence” policy is a major change to the enforcement of visa regulations for F1 and J1 students and J1 scholars. If you fail to comply or report changes on time, and violate your immigration status requirements as a result, you can face deportation and be barred from the U.S. for 3-10 years under these new enforcement guidelines. Please see the International Office website for complete details.
Open Forum
The International Office will host an open forum to discuss this topic:
- Date: Tuesday, October 23
- Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
- Location: McCormick Tribune Auditorium
The International Office is committed to navigating and communicating the various reporting requirements for international students and keeping you up to date with emerging changes. We want to ensure your visa status is maintained and that you are able to thrive during your time at Northwestern.
Please contact the International Office with any questions.