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Government Updates & FAQ
Stay up to date with information on changes to federal policies, immigration regulations, and executive orders that may affect our international student and scholar populations.
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Welcome to the International Student & Scholar Services Office
Our office fosters and supports a global campus community as part of the University of Utah's vision of a welcoming and internationally connected campus. We are proud to have a global campus with students from 106 countries! International students are valued members of our campus community and we are here to support you and welcome to the U!
3,559
Total Number of International Students and Scholars.
111
number of countries represented by international students.
$72K
isss total scholarships awarded to international students 23-24.
Latest News
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USCIS Policy Update on Self-Submitted Photos
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy update on December 12th, 2025 introducing enhanced photo and identity verification procedures for certain immigration benefit applications, including Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), which is used for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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U.S. Entry Restrictions for Citizens of Certain Countries
On December 16, 2025 the White House issued a modification to Presidential Proclamation 10949 expanding the restriction on entry for specific foreign nationals to include 7 additional new countries and Palestinian issued travel documents to the full ban list and placing partial restrictions on 15 additional countries. This expanded ban takes effect at 12:01 AM EDT on January 1st, 2026. The following countries will be added to the original list shared earlier in the article:
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USCIS Policy Memorandum on Pending Immigration Benefit Applications
On December 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum titled “Hold and Review of all Pending Asylum Applications and all USCIS Benefit Applications Filed by Aliens from High-Risk Countries.” The memorandum includes the following directives, which go into effect immediately:
Events
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Mar 01
Sunday
Spring 2026 First half - Grades due
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Mar 03
Tuesday
Spring 2026 Second half - Last day to add, drop, audit, and elect CR/NC
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Mar 03
Tuesday
Spring 2026 Second half - Last day to wait list
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Mar 06
Friday
Spring 2026 Full Term - Last day to withdraw from classes
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Mar 06
Friday
Spring CPT Workshop
Zoom
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Mar 07
Saturday
Spring 2026: Spring Break (Mar 7 - Mar 15)
International students and scholars strengthen our community with global perspectives, unique lived experiences and a multiplicity of identities that broaden our understanding and enrich campus life.