Executive and Regulatory Actions
WSU ISSS is monitoring changes in immigration policy, so that we can best inform our international students and scholars of these policy changes that may impact them. Find out more here: Executive and Regulatory Actions Under the Second Trump Administration
- October 30th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Check your I-20/DS-2019. Do you need a program extension? 2. Plan ahead! OPT processing times can range 90-100 days 3. Get ready for spring registration – enrollment reminders. 4. Academic deficiency and reinstatement 5. Snow! Fun and safety for the winter months ahead 6. Travel checklist
- October 23rd, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Taxes 2. An update regarding Optional Practical Training (OPT) 3. Phone scam alert!
- October 16th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. An update regarding Optional Practical Training 2. On-Campus Employment 3. Do you have an International Programs hold? 4. Full-time enrollment requirements 5. Report harassment/discrimination
- October 9th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Keep your old I-20s and/or DS-2019s 2. Get ready for spring! – How to avoid registration delays
- October 1st, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Sponsored student concerns 2. Mental health and crisis support 3. Cancellation of enrollment 4. Taxes 5. Visa revalidation is not a visa renewal
- September 25th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Important deadlines 2. Tax for international students that receive grants/scholarships above the cost of tuition and mandatory fees 3. Change of address 4. Continuous Doctoral Status for Graduate Students
- September 18th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. On-campus employment reminder 2. Update on D/S Final rule 3. Social Security scam
- September 14th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Temporary Injunction on Duration of Status for International Students
- September 11th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. International student drop hold 2. Important deadlines 3. New D/S Rule as of September 15, 2026 4. Health Fee charge
- August 7th, 2026 Special Immigration Advisory 1. Update of Duration of Status Change 2. Increase in I-20 Extensions requests 3. Welcome back to Washington State University! 4. Full-time enrollment requirements 5. Important: New CPT Policy
- July 31st, 2026 Special Immigration Advisory 1. Update on DHS Final Rule Affecting F-1 and J-1 Nonimmigrants 2. Increase in I-20 Extensions requests
- July 24th, 2026 Special Immigration Advisory 1. Update on DHS Final Rule Affecting F-1 and J-1 Nonimmigrants
- July 17th, 2026 Special Immigration Advisory 1. Duration of Status Change
- May 8th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Is summer your final term at WSU? Important status information 2. Travel Advisory– AE/Bridge 3. Summer health insurance – Pullman only
- May 1st, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Is summer your final term at WSU? Important status information 2. Reduced Course Load Requirements for Fall and Spring terms 3. ISSS hours in summer
- April 24th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Changing levels (bachelor’s to master’s or PhD, master’s to PhD, non-degree to degree seeking)? 2. Participating in Protests or Demonstrations 3. ISSS hours in summer
- April 17th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Deadline for cancellation of enrollment 2. Participating in Protests or Demonstrations 3. Travel Advisory 4. Summer health insurance – Pullman only
- April 10th, 2026 Immigration Advisory 1. Travel Advisory 2. ISSS hours in summer 3. Changing levels (bachelor’s to master’s or PhD, master’s to PhD, non-degree to degree seeking)? 4. Last semester summer enrollment reminder 5. FINAL NOTICE: Tax time!