The International Center invites current and incoming students, J-1 scholars, and alumni on OPT to join us at our next Town Hall regarding upcoming changes to authorized stay in the U.S. and F-1 academic restrictions as a result of the DHS
This page contains an initial analysis of the DHS final rule, “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Informatio…
The International Center welcomes all of our new students to Tufts this Fall 2026! As you prepare for your arrival, check out our Orientation schedule. We will be visiting different programs and schools to offer important information for al…
On Friday, July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a Final Rule to end the current policy known as “duration of status” (D/S) for nonimmigrants in F and J status. The D/S framework permits international students an…
Home / News and Events / Update on the Travel Ban Benefits Pause Monday, June, 8th, 2026 Immigration News and Updates On June 5, 2026, a federal court in Rhode Island declared unlawful and vacated USCIS’s policy of withholding applications
Home / News and Events / International Community Feature: Wanqing Xu Friday, May, 8th, 2026 Student Spotlight For the final installment of our International Community Feature this semester, we’re thrilled to spotlight Wanqing Xu, a second y…
Home / News and Events / Travel (Visa Issuance) Ban Expansion Monday, December, 22nd, 2025 Employees H-1B Employees Immigration J-1 Employees News and Updates On December 16, 2025, the White House announced expanded and modified travel rest…
Home / Programs / International Center Programs The International Center offers a variety of programs to support international students, scholars, and employees and their dependents. Our programs are developed by our staff and in collaborat…
Home / Contact Us / Email Us / Subscribe to E-Newsletter The International Center sends regular emails involving both immigration and non-immigration related news. International students, scholars, and employees will be contacted directly w…
Home / Immigration / Summer Programs The following information is for students admitted to the University College Pre-College summer programs. Please read below for more information about immigration and visa regulations, and contact the Tu…
Home / Immigration / Travel Resources / Travel Signatures F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors (students and scholars) need to show a valid travel signature on their Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 when returning to the US after brief trips. Tr…
Home / Immigration / J-1 Scholars / J-1 Scholar Categories Tufts University has been designated by the Department of State to operate the BridgeUSA programs -formerly known as the J-1 Exchange Visitor programs- and is authorized to sponsor