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Data Form for Non-NU Visa Sponsored – NEW Students
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO OGS COMMUNICATIONS: Inquiry Form is Live!
Dear Northeastern Students and Alumni, Beginning on December 7, 2023, OGS deactivated its general office email addresses and implement a newly designed inquiry form in our self-service portal. Effective immediately, students are encouraged to contact OGS through one of the below methods for any inquiries or concerns: Submit a question online through our new inquiry… Read more »
Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries
Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries December 17, 2025 The Trump administration released a new presidential proclamation that will further restrict travel into the United States and the issuance of U.S. immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 1, 2026, the issuance of F and J visas will be suspended for nationals… Read more »
USCIS Policy Updates – Updated January 30, 2026
January 30, 2026: USCIS’ New Photo Policy and Scheduling of Biometrics Appointments Effective December 12, 2025, USCIS issued a policy alert that changed how photos will be collected for USCIS-adjudicated work authorization documents, including Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Here’s what you need to know. What Changed? Government Photos Only: USCIS will now only use photos taken by USCIS during biometrics appointments. Self-submitted… Read more »
Summer 2026 Calendar Changes for International Students
Beginning in Summer 2026, Northeastern’s summer calendar is changing from three separate terms (Summer 1, Summer 2, Full Summer) to one continuous Summer Semester (May-August). Who Must Enroll in the Summer Semester? You must enroll in the full Summer Semester if any of the following applies: Summer is your first semester at Northeastern Summer is your final/graduation semester at Northeastern You have a new I-20 or… Read more »
DHS Proposed Rule on F and J “Duration of Status”
On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would eliminate “Duration of Status (D/S)” for individuals in F and J nonimmigrant status. This is a proposed rule only and, at present, nothing has changed. More on this below. What is Duration of Status (D/S)? Most… Read more »
Changes to Visa Interview Waiver Policy for F/J Visa Renewal Applicants
Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will require that all F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, including their F-2 or J-2 dependents, attend in-person interviews at U.S. Embassies or Consulates abroad when applying to renew their visas. This change marks an end to broader flexibility for interview waivers that were provided… Read more »
OPT and STEM OPT Fee Errors Reported
As of July 25, 2025, reports indicate that fees for Pre/Post-OPT and STEM OPT now match the fees as outlined by USCIS on their Fee Schedule. We have been notified by several of our international students who are filing I-765s to apply for Pre-Completion OPT (C(3)a), Post-Completion OPT (C(3)b) and the STEM OPT Extension… Read more »
U.S. Department of State Resumes New Visa Issuance
June 20, 2025 – U.S. Department of State Resumes Scheduling F/J Visa Appointments! The U.S. Department of State has officially resumed scheduling visa interviews for F-1 and J-1 student visa applicants. This means that students and scholars can now book their visa appointment at a local U.S. embassy or consulate. This is great news for all incoming… Read more »