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 Reminder and Immigration Updates

April 14, 2025
ISSO continues to advise caution with international travel. Please review our international travel guidance on the respective web pages listed below. In addition, be sure to review ISSO's Immigration Policy updates.

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...

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.

Events

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

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

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

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

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

Date: July 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Thu
14

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

Date: August 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.