{"id":23459,"date":"2025-02-11T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/?p=23459"},"modified":"2026-03-31T21:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:13:17","slug":"current-travel-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/current-travel-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Travel Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>This guidance is for the Northeastern Community on U.S. Campuses.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>For the latest travel safety guidance from the University, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/globalsafety.northeastern.edu\/travel-updates-and-announcements\/\">Global Safety and Support&#8217;s Travel Updates and Announcements<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Please always review <a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/current-students\/traveling\/\">OGS&#8217; resources on Travel<\/a> prior to making plans to travel inside or outside of the U.S.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Please continue to review <a href=\"https:\/\/service.northeastern.edu\/ogs?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB000022671\">OGS&#8217; Frequently Asked Questions on planning travel<\/a> (requires NU credentials)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>December 17, 2025: Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Trump administration\u00a0released\u00a0a new\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2025\/12\/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">presidential proclamation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that will further restrict\u00a0travel\u00a0into the United States\u00a0and the issuance of\u00a0U.S.\u00a0immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 1, 2026, the issuance of F and J visas will be suspended for nationals of 38 countries.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe 38 countries are: Afghanistan, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Cote d\u2019Ivoire, Cuba, Republic of Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, The Gambia, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Syria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Individuals holding Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents, regardless of country of nationality.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please review OGS&#8217; post here: <a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/\">Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries<\/a>\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>November 13, 2025: Winter Break Travel Recommendations<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">As you prepare for Winter Break, please review the following important travel guidance to best prepare for the start of the Winter 2026 Quarter and Spring 2026 Semester.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Travel Planning and Visa Considerations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><i>International Students and Scholars should check the expiration date of their passport and visa stamp as these documents must be valid in order to enter the U.S.<\/i><b><i>\u00a0If your F or J visa stamp has expired, we strongly recommend reconsidering international travel outside the United States*. <\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A visa is travel\/re-entry document that must be valid when you enter the U.S, it does not determine your eligibility to remain in the U.S. Therefore, you are allowed to remain in the U.S. after your F\/J visa expires, as long as you are maintaining your status and have a valid I-20\/DS-2019.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Traveling for the sole purpose of renewing your F or J visa is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not recommended or necessary.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">*Citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not require an F\/J visa for travel.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Due to new visa processing guidelines from the U.S. Department of State, visa appointment<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> adjudication wait times may be significantly longer than usual. Additionally, we expect that consular offices worldwide will be short-staffed during the winter holidays, adding to their service delays. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current students are expected to be physically present on campus by the start of the academic term. Please plan your travel accordingly to avoid disruptions to your academic program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are unable to return to campus by the first day of the academic term, you may need to take a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/current-students\/leaves-of-absence\/non-medical-leave-of-absence\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">leave of absence<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Late arrivals for continuing\/current students are not permitted. All students must comply with university attendance and absenteeism policies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are from a country affected by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">June 9, 2025 U.S. travel ban<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, please reconsider any travel plans outside the U.S. and contact OGS before making travel arrangements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you decide to travel outside of the U.S., be sure to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalsafety.northeastern.edu\/travel-registry\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">register your travel<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and carry all required documentation when traveling.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/current-students\/traveling\/international-travel\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">F\/J students can review requirements here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for international travel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/exchange-visitor-program\/j-1-scholars\/traveling-as-a-j-1-scholar\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">J scholars can review requirements here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for international travel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/current-students\/traveling\/domestic-travel\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Requirements for traveling within the U.S. (domestic travel) can be found here<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be aware of increased scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry. This may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social media screening<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by Customs and Border Protection (CBP)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Device searches<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (phones, laptops, tablets)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that the Office of Global Services will close at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will offer limited virtual services on Monday, December 29, and Tuesday, December 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you need emergency travel assistance while we are closed, please call +1-857-214-5332 for 24\/7 travel support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>September 8, 2025 Update<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nOn 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,\u00a0<strong>&#8220;should schedule their visa interview appointments at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\">U.S. Embassy or Consulate<\/a>\u00a0in their country of nationality or residence&#8221;<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please review OGS&#8217; post here: <a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/visa-interview-appointments-must-be-scheduled-in-country-of-residence-or-nationality\/\">Visa Interview Appointments Should be Scheduled in Country of Residence or Nationality<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>June 20, 2025 Update<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW261019873 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261019873 BCX0\">The U.S. Department of State has officially resumed scheduling visa interviews for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261019873 BCX0\"> F-1 and J-1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261019873 BCX0\"> 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 international students preparing to join us for the upcoming academic term, and for all returning students who traveled home this summer and have an expired visa.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW261019873 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn addition, a<span class=\"TextRun SCXW116944177 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116944177 BCX0\">s part of new screening procedures implemented by the Department of State (DOS):<\/span><\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Applicants must be prepared for their online presence to be reviewed as part of the visa application process<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Applicants are required to set their social media profiles to &#8220;public&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOGS continues to advise current students to avoid traveling internationally for the sole purposes of renewing their F\/J visa.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please review OGS&#8217; Post here: <a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/u-s-department-of-state-pauses-new-visa-issuance\/\">U.S. Department of State Resumes New Visa Issuance<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>June 5, 2025 Update<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">The Trump administration has issued <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">presidential proclamation that will significantly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\"> international travel and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\"> the issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\"> visas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\"> Beginning at 12:01 AM EST on June 9, 2025, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">visa issuance will be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">suspended for<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">individuals from specific countries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">This includes a full suspension for citizens of 12 countries across all visa types<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\"> (including F and J)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">a suspension<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\"> of visa issuance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\"> for F, J, M, and B visa <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">categorie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">s from 7 countries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147179128 BCX0\">. These 19 countries include:<\/span><\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Afghanistan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burma (Myanmar)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chad<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Republic of Congo<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equatorial Guinea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eritrea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Haiti<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iran<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Libya<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Somalia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sudan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yemen<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burundi<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cuba<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Laos<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sierra Leone<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Togo<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turkmenistan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Venezuela<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW147179128 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPlease review OGS&#8217; post here: <a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/\">Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of Certain Countries<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>May 27, 2025 Update<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">The U.S. Department of State temporarily paused the scheduling of new F-1\/J-1 visa appointments while it reviews its procedures related to social media screening as part of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">visa application process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nDue to this visa pause, OGS strongly recommends that students and alumni do not travel for the sole purpose of renewing their F\/J visa.\r\n\r\nPlease review OGS&#8217; Post here: <a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/u-s-department-of-state-pauses-new-visa-issuance\/\">U.S. Department of State Pauses New Visa Issuance<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>April 3, 2025 Update<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nPlease review OGS&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/immigration-legal-resources\/#:~:text=your%20Northeastern%20credentials.-,F%2D1\/J%2D1%20VISA%20REVOCATIONS,-Updated%204\/3\">U.S. Immigration Legal Resources page<\/a> where we have information for F-1 and J-1 students, scholars, and alumni, on F-1 and J-1 visa revocations.\r\n\r\nPlease also continue to <a style=\"background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/service.northeastern.edu\/ogs?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB000022671&amp;_gl=1*1r5kkkk*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3Mzc0NzMzOTIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JMmNPczRKQ0hpd01WVERNSUJSMWktd2VPRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0paZV9EX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTc4ODE3MjcwLjE3MzYzNDY0MDE.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">review OGS\u2019 FAQs for more guidance about planning your travel.<\/span><\/a><em><span style=\"color: #5c6b80\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> You will need to be logged into the self-service portal to access the FAQs. If you are unable to access the FAQs, click \u201clogin\u201d in the top right corner of the page to log in with your Northeastern credentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>March 26, 2025 Update<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upon taking office on January 20th, the Trump administration signed an\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitehouse.gov%2Fpresidential-actions%2F2025%2F01%2Fprotecting-the-united-states-from-foreign-terrorists-and-othernational-security-and-public-safety-threats%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cj.christ%40northeastern.edu%7C3cb9512af6de40b1cfd108dd6c0b6d1d%7Ca8eec281aaa34daeac9b9a398b9215e7%7C0%7C0%7C638785518506966109%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tYGxkpqD3%2BHFBgpZ8mJovb8zUP5Jmf7xB1SPwPm5Duw%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">executive order<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fsignaling its intention to restrict entry to the U.S. from \u201ccountries of particular concern.\u201d\u202fWe are writing to share resources and guidance for members of our global community and to urge those who might be affected to exercise caution when traveling or consider delaying international travel. Additionally, 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 reconsider travel abroad.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the administration has not announced any travel restrictions or bans, news reports suggest that it is likely to categorize nations in three groups \u2014 Red, Orange, and Yellow \u2014 with restrictions ranging from barred entry to a more rigorous visa application process. We expect these orders to face legal challenges and will keep you updated if there are additional updates to our travel guidance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, there have been increased reports of non-U.S. citizens encountering challenges when entering the U.S. Therefore, all travelers without U.S. citizenship should develop a contingency plan in case they have difficulty returning to the U.S.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<blockquote><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. If you are an enrolled student, plan any necessary travel during university vacations\/recesses &#8211; students are strongly advised against traveling during required academic terms. Maintaining your status by making normal progress in your academic program, complying with attendance\/absenteeism policies, and attending your on-ground courses in person is critical. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Follow all <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/current-students\/traveling\/international-travel\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">international travel guidance provided by OGS<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n3. <a style=\"background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/globalsafety.northeastern.edu\/travel-registry\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Register Your Travel<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"color: #5c6b80\" data-contrast=\"auto\">with Northeastern. It is highly recommended that all students, faculty, and staff enter their travel itinerary and housing accommodations abroad in \u201c<\/span><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/globalsafety.northeastern.edu\/travel-registry\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">My Travel Plans,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #5c6b80\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d also called the \u201cTravel Registry.\u201d This allows the university to communicate directly with travelers if unexpected events or conditions pose health or safety risks. In addition, it enables on-campus resources and external support providers to better respond to students, faculty, and staff who may need medical or security assistance.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5c6b80\" data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Register your travel with your home country\u2019s embassy<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5c6b80\" data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Develop a contingency plan so that there are contacts on both sides of the port of entry who know to contact the appropriate Embassy if they don\u2019t hear from you within a certain amount of time.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5c6b80\" data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Prepare for the possibility that your electronic devices may be searched.<\/span>\r\n\r\n7. <a style=\"background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/service.northeastern.edu\/ogs?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB000022671&amp;_gl=1*1r5kkkk*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3Mzc0NzMzOTIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JMmNPczRKQ0hpd01WVERNSUJSMWktd2VPRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0paZV9EX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTc4ODE3MjcwLjE3MzYzNDY0MDE.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Review OGS\u2019 FAQs for more guidance about planning your travel.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #5c6b80\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> You will need to be logged into the self-service portal to access the FAQs. If you are unable to access the FAQs, click \u201clogin\u201d in the top right corner of the page to log in with your Northeastern credentials.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #5c6b80\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">F-1 and J-1 International students and scholars should <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reach out to the Office of Global Services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> with any questions. Students with other visa sponsorships or status should contact an experienced immigration attorney for additional guidance. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">We know that there is a great deal of uncertainty at this time, and we encourage you to stay informed and prepared.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>March 25, 2025 Update<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nOGS has published a new resource and FAQ to help international students and scholars understand what documents they are required to carry while inside the U.S.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/forms-and-guides\/required-documents-for-non-citizens-in-the-u-s\/\">Required Documents for Non-Citizens in the U.S.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>February 11, 2025 update<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<strong>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?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMembers 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.\r\n\r\nAny 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.\r\n\r\nInternational 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.\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">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. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/service.northeastern.edu\/ogs?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB000022671\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">access the FAQs here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<em>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 \u201clogin\u201d in the top right corner of the page to log in with your Northeastern credentials.\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>November 22, 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">To the International Community at Northeastern University:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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\u2019s Winter\/Spring academic term<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. 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