Welcome to our international family!
USD hosts international students and scholars from more than 60 countries around the world. We are delighted that you are joining this group of distinguished students and scholars, and we hope that your experiences here will prove intellectually challenging, culturally enriching, and personally enjoyable, whether you stay only for a few weeks, or several years.
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What's Happening in the Office of International Students & Scholars
Important Reminders/Announcements:
- January 2026:
- DOS (U.S. Department of State) Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance for Nationals of 75 Countries
- Important Note: The pause impacts immigrant visa issuance at U.S. consulates abroad, and does not affect nonimmigrant visas such as B tourist visas, F student visas, J exchange visitor visas, H-1B work visas, etc.
- December 2025:
- Expansion of Entry Restrictions (effective on 12:01 am Eastern Time on Thursday, January 1, 2026, which is 9:01 pm Pacific Time on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.)
- White House Announcement
- Presidential Proclamation
- OISS is working with students/scholars from impacted countries directly to provide relevant information and support. Please contact us if you are from one of the designated countries and have questions about your status.
- Additional information to USD international students/scholars from impacted countries.
- Expansion of Entry Restrictions (effective on 12:01 am Eastern Time on Thursday, January 1, 2026, which is 9:01 pm Pacific Time on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.)
- June 2025:
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- April 2025:
- March 2025:
- February 2025:
- January 2025: