February 11, 2025 update

Some international students, faculty, and staff may be considering travel outside the U.S. for academic programs or vacations. What should they keep in mind?

Members of our international and immigrant community based at a U.S. campus should continue to be proactive about travel plans and prepare for the possibility of sudden change.

Any citizens of a country that was subject to a travel ban in the past may want to be particularly cautious about international travel in the coming months. Anyone who holds an Advanced Parole re-entry document (rather than a valid visa) and has discretionary protection (rather than legal status) may want to re-consider travel abroad.

International students, faculty, and staff who are not citizens of a country subject to a past travel ban, and who have a valid U.S. visa, face fewer risks when traveling internationally. Still, all international travelers should expect additional screening by U.S. immigration when you return from abroad.

OGS has also prepared a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to provide basic guidance to F-1/J-1 students and recent alumni about planning for the coming months.  

You can access the FAQs here.

NOTE: You will need to be logged into the self-service portal to access the FAQs. If you are unable to access the FAQs, click “login” in the top right corner of the page to log in with your Northeastern credentials. 

November 22, 2024

To the International Community at Northeastern University: 

With results of the U.S. presidential and congressional elections confirmed, we want to share important information for those in our community who hold re-entry visas, including international students, visiting scholars, faculty, researchers, and staff. We are encouraging members of the Northeastern community to be proactive with international travel plans during the upcoming months.   

To minimize potential disruption to your studies, work, or research, we strongly recommend returning to the U.S. no later than January 6, 2025, the start of Northeastern’s Winter/Spring academic term. This will allow you to be present on campus before possible restrictions take effect.  

 If you have questions about returning to the university after international travel, please contact:  

OGS has also prepared a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to provide basic guidance to F-1/J-1 students and recent alumni about planning for the coming months.  

You can access the FAQs here.

NOTE: You will need to be logged into the self-service portal to access the FAQs. If you are unable to access the FAQs, click “login” in the top right corner of the page to log in with your Northeastern credentials. 

 Please don’t hesitate to reach out with concerns and take care when planning your trip.