September 11, 2026: New Filing Deadlines for Post-Completion OPT Applications Effective September 15, 2026, F-1 students applying for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (Post-OPT) must comply with new filing deadlines. Students… Read more »
Important Updates
Current Travel Recommendations
This guidance is for the Northeastern Community on U.S. Campuses. For the latest travel safety guidance from the University, please visit Global Safety and Support’s Travel Updates and Announcements Please… Read more »
DHS Final Rule on F and J “Duration of Status”
July 20, 2026 The Office of Global Services has published initial guidance and FAQs on the new DHS rule ending duration of status and establishing a fixed period of admission. … 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… 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… Read more »
DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions for Certain Applicants
On October 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule that ends the practice of automatically extending employment authorization documents (EADs) for certain categories of individuals who apply… Read more »
Visa Interview Appointments Should Be Scheduled in Country of Residence or Nationality
On September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced that effective immediately, applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas, including F-1, F-2, J-1, and J-2 visas, “should schedule their visa… Read more »
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,… 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… 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…. Read more »