3063 0 2025 ISS International Travel Guidance We are advising our visa-sponsored students, faculty, and staff to take a cautious approach to travel for the next 4-6 months as we anticipate additional executive orders that may impact international travel from the new federal administration.



The administration has already ordered the Department of State to implement enhanced vetting for all visa applications and those seeking immigration benefits and to identify those who pose a national security risk to the U.S. within 60-days. We anticipate that this order will set the stage for travel bans for certain countries and enhanced security vetting at U.S. consulates abroad.


If you do decide to travel, we suggest starting the process of completing DS-160, paying the nonimmigrant visa fee, and scheduling the U.S. consulate appointment at least 2-3 months prior to the scheduled travel date in case of visa appointment wait times increase. 0 3010 0 IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT SCAMS Be mindful of more sophisticated scamming techniques targeting international students. 2372 3037 0 Advising Appointments ISS is still available for advising appointments. The appointments can be in person or virtual and held through Zoom. You can sign up here, https://calendly.com/isss-appt to meet with an ISS Immigration Specialist. 0