International Students and Scholars Office
Providing the highest quality of service in areas that support the social, cultural, and immigration needs of the UCSF international community.

News


International Travel Risks with the New Incoming Government Administration

November 22, 2024
ISSO urges international travelers to consider arranging their travel back to the U.S. before January 20, 2025.

Revised Exchange Visitor Skills List - Effective Dec 9, 2024

December 19, 2024
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) published a revised J-Exchange Visitor Skills List (“Skills List” or “2024 Skills List”) effective December 9, 2024. The revised list removes 37 countries from the Skills list and does not add any additional...

USCIS Announces Inflation Increase for Premium Processing Fees 

January 05, 2024
On December 28, 2023, USCIS announced that premium processing (PP) fees will increase from $2,500 to $2,805. The change primarily impacts UCSF's employment-based H-1B population. 

Events

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Exchange Visitor (J-1 Visa) Orientation – February 2024

Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Thu
13

Exchange Visitor (J-1 Visa) Orientation – March 2025

Date: March 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Thu
10

Exchange Visitor (J-1 Visa) Orientation – April 2025

Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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08

Exchange Visitor (J-1 Visa) Orientation – May 2025

Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.