Spring 2023 Student Reminders
Please review the information below for important reminders about maintaining status for new students and continuing F and J students. Please read our updated summaries of F-1 student and J-1 student regulations to learn more! Update Your Addresses in the Student Link It is critical that you understand the different addresses on... More
Winter Travel Reminders
Are you planning to travel internationally during the upcoming winter break? Please refer to our current Travel Advisory carefully to ensure you are fully prepared to travel and to return to the United States for spring 2023 semester. Check your Documents Do you have a valid F-1 or J-1 visa for... More
Spring 2023 Workshops
Please find our virtual immigration workshop series below. Join us at one of our scheduled workshops to learn about maintaining status and employment benefits as an F-1 student and ask questions. In addition, do access one of our on-demand workshops available on our website about OPT or on-campus student employment. Spring 2023... More
Fall 2022 Student Reminders
Please review the information below for important reminders about maintaining status for new students and continuing F and J students. Please read our updated summaries of F-1 student and J-1 student regulations to learn more! Update your addresses in the Student Link It is critical that you understand the different addresses on the Student... More
Summer and Fall 2022 Workshops
Please find our virtual immigration workshop series below. Join us at one of our scheduled workshops to learn about maintaining status and employment benefits as an F-1 student and ask questions. In addition, do access one of our on-demand workshops available on our website about OPT or on-campus student employment. Summer... More
COVID Test Eliminated for Entry to the US – WHO Approved COVID Vaccination Still Required
The US Department of State announced that the Center for Disease Control lifted the requirement for proof of a negative COVID test to enter the US effective June 12, 2022. However, proof of vaccination for non-citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States remains in effect. For more information see... More
Reminders for F-1 Students Graduating in Summer
As you near the end of your program, it is important for you to read the information below so you can understand your how program completion impacts your F-1 student status. The end date on your I-20 is initially determined by the average length of your program but often changes during... More
Spring 2022 Student Reminders
Please review the reminders below as they contain important reminders about maintaining status for new student and continuing F and J students. Boston University is required to confirm your enrollment to the Department of Homeland Security through the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) at the start of each semester. More
Latest country specific COVID travel bans revoked. Vaccination & testing requirements remain.
On December 28, 2021, President Biden revoked nonimmigrant travel restrictions to the US through or from the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of South Africa, and the Republic of Zimbabwe... More
Proof of Full COVID Vaccination Required to Enter the US
On October 25, 2021, President Biden issued A Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic which changes COVID-related travel restrictions for nonimmigrants entering the US. Effective 12:01am EST on November 8, 2021, the geographic travel ban restrictions will be replaced with a requirement for... More
Welcome, New Students!
Riho Imada (from left) and Akari Noguchi, both students at the Center for English Language and Orientation Programs, and Andrew Burwash (CAS'18) at the International Student Reception, held September 4 at the Trustee Ballroom. Photo by Jackie Riccardi
