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We are writing to share important news regarding F-1 student visa records and SEVP-initiated SEVIS terminations that began surfacing at the end of March 2025. On April 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially reversed a policy that had led to the mass termination of active SEVIS records for international students across… Read more »

Effective April 11, 2025, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new rule regarding alien registration. While most international students and scholars at Northeastern are already considered registered, there are specific scenarios in which action may be required. What This Means for Most of Our Community If you are currently in the… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a policy change that may impact international students, scholars, and other noncitizens applying for U.S. immigration benefits. Effective immediately, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will consider involvement in “antisemitic activity”—including social media content that supports or promotes antisemitic terrorism or organizations such as Hamas, Hezbollah,… Read more »

This guidance is for the Northeastern Community on U.S. Campuses.   Please always review OGS’ resources on Travel prior to making plans to travel inside or outside of the U.S. April 3, 2025 Update Please review OGS’ U.S. Immigration Legal Resources page where we have information for F-1 and J-1 students, scholars, and alumni, on… Read more »

Northeastern’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) has announced that beginning in Fall 2026, all graduate programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral degrees will transition to a semester-based academic calendar. We understand that prospective and current F-1/J-1 students may have questions about how this may impact their nonimmigrant student status. The Office of Global Services (OGS) has… Read more »

On December 13, 2024, OGS hosted a Webinar for F-1 or J-1 international students and recent alumni at Northeastern University to provide guidance and planning for the upcoming administration. For those who were not able to attend the webinar, OGS has prepared a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to provide basic guidance about planning… Read more »

Last Updated December 3, 2024 On November 26, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) re-published its Policy Manual to remove the conflicting guidance issued on August 27, 2024, regarding the Five-Month Temporary Absence Rule for F-1 students. The USCIS update resolves the confusion created by the August policy update and aligns with the Student… Read more »

Dear F-1 Students, Upon a university review, the following definitions have been solidified to provide clarity regarding remote practical experiences (co-ops, internships, clinicals, residencies, or research experiences). These definitions align with the Northeastern University’s defined instructional methods. Defined Practical Experience Methods: In person (Traditional): All engagement takes place on site at the employer’s physical location… Read more »

On January 31, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Final Rule to adjust fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit applications, effective April 1, 2024. This includes applications for F-1 Pre-Completion OPT, Post-Completion OPT, and STEM OPT Extension. As of April 1, 2024, there will also be differences in pricing between applications filed online, versus mail-in… Read more »

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: 1. Submit a question online through our new… Read more »