{"id":195,"date":"2012-10-29T15:45:41","date_gmt":"2012-10-29T19:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/administrators\/communique\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:13:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:13:41","slug":"communique","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/administrators\/forms\/communique\/","title":{"rendered":"ISSO Scholar Services Communiqu\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Communiqu\u00e9 is an on-going series of messages sent via email to departments who sponsor international scholars at Boston University. With the Communiqu\u00e9, we offer information that will help make more effective — and streamline — the processing of scholar immigration-related documents and petitions.<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – March 2026<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: Special Edition on Summer Hiring and Immigration Processing Reminders<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – January 2026<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: Compliance Reminders for Administrative Contacts and Supervisors, Expanded Travel Ban and Enhanced Application Screening, H-1B Premium Processing Fee Increase Announced<\/p>\n

Past Communiqu\u00e9s are reproduced here for your convenience:<\/p>\n

2025<\/h3>
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ISSO Scholar Communique – October 2025<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: Update on Presidential Proclamation Regarding H-1B Fee and Travel Restrictions<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – September 2025<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: New Presidential Proclamation Regarding H-1 Fees and Travel, Upcoming Changes to Premium Processing Fee Payments, DHS Seeks to Replace D\/S with a Fixed Expiration Date<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – July 2025<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: Immigration & Travel Updates Impacting the Scholar\/Employee Community, Onboarding Reminders Upcoming Changes to Premium Processing Fee Payments<\/p>\n

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Volume 20 - 2024<\/h3>
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ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 20, Number 5, December 2024<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: Immigration and Travel Considerations Before a New Federal Administration, Scholar Services Departmental Caseload, ISSO Closed for BU Intersession<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 20, Number 4, June 2024<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: Onboarding Reminders, Flexible Work Reminders, Upcoming Administrator Trainings<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 20, Number 3, May 2024<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: Special Edition – New Process for Departments to Obtain BUID Numbers for Scholar Processing<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 20, Number 2, March 2024<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: Upcoming Administrator Trainings, Considerations for Hiring Upcoming Graduates, Confirmation of End of Employment\/Activity at BU<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 20, Number 1, January 2024<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: Onboarding Reminders, Premium Processing Fee Increase, Flexible Work Arrangements for Foreign Nationals, Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Program, 2024 Faculty Hiring Reminder<\/p>\n

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Volume 19 - 2023<\/h3>
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ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 19, Number 3, November 2023<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: ISSO Launching New Student Immigration Portal, Flexible Work Reminders, Appointment Options on Medical Campus, International Education Week<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 19, Number 2, August 2023<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: COVID flexibilities for I-9 Employment Verification End, Flexible Work Reminders, J-1 Minimum Funding Requirements Updated<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 19, Number 1, May 2023<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: Remote work guidelines for foreign nationals, J-1 regulation updated to allows for digital signature & electronic document transmission, Immigration processing forms updated<\/p>\n

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Volume 18 - 2022<\/h3>
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ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 18, Number 3, October 2022<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: Funding Estimates & Wage Requirements for Immigration Processing Requests, Check-in & Clearance for New Employees, Faculty and Scholars, Resources for Administrators<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 18, Number 2, March 2022<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: New Online Resources for Administrators, Schedule an ISSO Administrator Training<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 18, Number 1, January 2022<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: Premium Processing Check Request & Pick-up, Faculty Hiring Season & Immigration Processing, J-1 Sponsorship Minimum Funding Estimates, Scholar Services Department Caseload Distribution<\/p>\n

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Volume 17 - 2021<\/h3>
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ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 17, Number 4, November 2021<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: COVID Related Travel Updates & Procedural Changes to Immigration Sponsorship to Support HR\u2019s New Remote Work Policy<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 17, Number 3, September 2021<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: Scholar & Employee Services Updates & Scholar Team Advising Assignment Updates<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 17, Number 2, May 2021<\/a>
\n<\/strong>TOPIC: COVID Related Travel Updates, H-1B Temporary Worker Updates & Immigration Processing Request Forms Updated<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 17, Number 1, January 2021<\/a>
\n<\/strong>TOPIC: President Biden Revokes Travel Bans Implemented by Trump Administration, COVID Related Travel Updates, H-1B Visa Classification Updates, New Scholar Team Departmental Caseload Distribution<\/p>\n

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Volume 16 - 2020<\/h3>
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ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 16, Number 10, December 2020<\/a>
\n<\/strong>TOPIC: Court Invalidates New H-1B Wage and Eligibility Rules, Travel Advisory for International Scholars and Employees, ISSO Closed for BU Intersession<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 16, Number 9, October 2020 (part 2)<\/a>
\n<\/strong>TOPIC: Two Rules Change H-1B Wages and Eligibility Requirements, USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees Effective October 19 and Q & A with ISSO Scholar Services<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 16, Number 8, October 2020<\/a>
\n<\/strong>TOPIC: New CELOP \u2018Everyday English\u2019 Course, Proposed New DHS Regulation to Eliminate Duration of Status and Q & A with ISSO Scholar Services<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 16, Number 7, September 2020<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: Scholar Services will Continue Remotely into the Fall, New J-1 Scholar Check-in and Orientation, J-1 Sponsorship Minimum Funding Estimates Updated<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 16, Number 6, July 2020<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: Department of State Announces Phased-in Resumption of Visa Processing; \u2018National Interest Exceptions\u2019 for Certain Travelers from the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom and Ireland; H-1B Visa Ban Litigation Filed; Q & A with ISSO Scholar Services<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 16, Number 5, June 2020 (part 2)<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: Expansion of Presidential Proclamation Bans Certain Employment Visas; Continuing COVID-19 Related Travel Bans Limit Options for Returning to the US.<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 16, Number 4, June 2020 (part 1)<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: ISSO Scholar Services Remote Processing Reminders; USCIS Resumes Premium Processing Service; Presidential Proclamation Bans Entry for Certain Chinese Researchers; Continued Suspension of Routine Visa Services.<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 16, Number 3, April 2020<\/a>
\n<\/strong>TOPIC: ISSO scholar services continues remotely; ISSO processing and employment verification during BU hiring freeze; USCIS suspends premium processing due to COVID-19; Suspension of routine visa services.<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 16, Number 2, March 2020<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: ISSO transitions to remote processing until April 13, 2020; Department of State recommends temporary pause of J-1 exchange programs; BU policy for individuals returning or arriving from abroad; Processing continues for new faculty and research appointments starting July 1, 2020 or later<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 16, Number 1, February 2020<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: Travel from China banned temporarily, Travel ban updates, New on-line resources for administrators, Faculty hiring season and immigration processing times, Invitation to schedule an ISSO administrator training<\/p>\n

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Volume 15 - 2019<\/h3>
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ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 15, Number 4, November 2019<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: English proficiency for J scholars, changes in DOL processes for H-1B petitions, premium processing fee increases & International Education Week at BU<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 15, Number 3, August 2019<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: New J-1 minimum funding estimates, end of employment\/appointment notifications, increase in compliance site visits & avoiding common scams and fraud schemes<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 15, Number 2, April 2019<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: Hiring a BU graduate or graduate from another U.S. university, J-1 sponsorship requests, restrictions in employment authorization, employment verification at the ISSO, summer travel for new and continuing BU scholars<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 15, Number 1, January 2019<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: U.S. government shut-down and immigration processing, reminders for hiring temporary or part-time staff, 2019 gaculty hiring season and ISSO processing times.<\/p>\n

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Volume 14 - 2018<\/h3>
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ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 14, Number 3, October 2018<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: premium processing fee increase, USCIS policy change on the accrual of \u2018unlawful presence\u2019 for J scholars, temporary & identity and access management for BU affiliates.<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 14, Number 2,\u00a0August 2018<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: fall check-in at the ISSO, scholar services on Labor Day, immigration updates and new J-1 financial minimum requirements.<\/p>\n

ISSO Scholar Communique – Volume 14, Number 1, January 2018<\/a><\/strong>
\nTOPIC: Scholar Advisor caseload updates, increased scrutiny of H-1B petitions, ISSO ‘meet and greet’ and ‘updates for 2018’ session, processing delays, travel ban update.<\/p>\n

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Volume 13 - 2017<\/h3>
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ISSO Scholar Services Communiqu\u00e9 – Vol. 13, No. 2 (April 27, 2017)<\/a>
\n<\/strong>TOPIC: H-1B premium processing temporary suspension, processing timelines, upcoming training session, cancellation at BUMC on 5\/11\/2017, staffing update, Executive Order updates.
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ISSO Scholar Services Communiqu\u00e9 – Vol. 13, No. 1 (February 23, 2017)<\/strong><\/a>
\nTOPIC: Changes to the BU hiring form, Executive Order 13769 on Immigration, training for administrators and ISSO statistics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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