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… Read more »
Important Updates
Federal Policy Changes: Transition from Gender to Binary Sex Designations
The Office of Global Services (OGS) is closely monitoring recent announcements from federal agencies regarding changes to how gender and sex are recorded in immigration systems and on official documents. … Read more »
New U.S. Visa Screening Procedures
The U.S. Department of State (DoS) has announced expanded vetting of “online presence” for all F and J visa applicants, including students and exchange visitors. As part of this consular… Read more »
SEVIS Termination Reversals and Ongoing SEVIS Monitoring
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… Read more »
New DHS Alien Registration Requirement for Non-U.S. Citizens
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… Read more »
FILING THE FORM I-765 ONLINE
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on 4/12/2021 that F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and 24 month STEM Extension of OPT (STEM) can now file online. Please click here… Read more »
Semester Conversion for CPS Graduate Programs
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… Read more »
Post-U.S. Election Webinar FAQs for F-1/J-1 Students & Recent Alumni
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… Read more »
USCIS Removes Conflicting Interpretation of the Five-Month Temporary Absence Rule
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… Read more »
UPDATE: Remote Practical Training and Maintaining On-ground Presence
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… Read more »