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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to immigration-related questions. We review this information weekly and update as needed.
ISSO Announcements
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would eliminate “duration of status” (D/S) for F students, J students & scholars, and their dependents. Read more.
ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is alerting the public to an active scam campaign targeting international students. Individuals are impersonating ICE Agents and specifically targeting international students who have valid status. Read more.
Columbia University submitted a comment letter in strong opposition to the Department of Homeland Security’s (Department) proposed rule, “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media". Read the letter here.