News & Updates

New Travel Restrictions Effective June 9, 2025 at 12:01am

Presidential Proclamation Orders Travel Bans on 19 Countries

Student Visa Policy Updates from the U.S. Department of State

Student Visa Policy Updates from the U.S. Department of State

Immigration and Safety Tips for GW's International Community

Please read the below information to ensure you are staying safe and secure.

Federal Update April 10

In recent weeks, universities and news reports have documented cases of international students whose visas have been revoked or terminated by federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland...

Federal Update March 28 - Student Arrest

On March 25, government agents arrested and detained a Tufts University student from Turkey on an F-1 visa.

GW Weekly Federal Updates

GW's Weekly Federal Updates page.

Information Regarding Executive Orders and Federal Agency Guidance

Information Regarding Executive Orders and Federal Agency Guidance

Fall 2024 End of Semester Reminders

Please see the below reminders as we approach the end of the Fall 2024 semester

New Full-Time Certification Process

Please read the below information regarding the ISO's new Full-Time Certification (FTC) process.

OPT & STEM OPT Fee Changes

Please carefully read the included information pertaining to OPT and STEM OPT fee changes.