ISSS News - July 2026
Announcements
Scam alert: USCIS AR-11 phone call and email
ScamsThe USCIS AR-11 scam is an ongoing fraud attempt targeting international students and scholars in the U.S. While the language used by scammers may evolve slightly, the core tactics remain the same. If you receive a threatening call, do not provide any personal information. Scammers use sophisti...
Continuing undergraduate fall registration reopens July 21, 2026
Fall 2026 registration for continuing undergraduate students will reopen July 21, 2026 for schedule adjustment.ISSS recommends that students register for a full course load as soon as it is possible.Graduate students may register throughout the summer.If you have questions about registering for clas...
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Polish your English language skills with classes at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s International English Center (IEC). Our 10-week 2-credit courses are designed for international graduate students as well as visiting scholars and researchers at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. Participants build and refine their English communication ski...
Enroll now in this fall undergraduate 3-credit elective course designed to support Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder undergraduates who speak English as an additional language
LING 3210 English for Academic Purposes is designed to help you sharpen your English accuracy through academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice. Learn to express ideas more clearly, both orally and in writing, while engaging critically in class discussions, and giving presentation...
Immigration News
Court restores $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions
This summary is based on currently available information. It does not relate to any specific situation and is not legal advice. On June 12, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily restored the $100,000 fee imposed on certain H-1B petitions by a September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamatio...
Court rules USCIS application decision pause unlawful
This summary is based on currently available information. It does not relate to any specific situation and is not legal advice.On June 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island ruled in Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island v. USCIS that several U.S. Citizenship and...
Carry immigration documents & report changes of address
Nonimmigrants (visa holders) and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are required by law to: Carry their immigration registrationReport residential address changes within 10 days Legal Requirement to Carry Immigration Registration DocumentTo comply with this legal requirement, nonimmigra...
Travel considerations
ISSS encourages students and scholars to carefully consider current travel restrictions and remain aware that immigration policies and entry requirements can change with little notice. Please review the following ISSS articles before making international travel plans: U.S. entry restrictions for cit...
On-campus employment: Work hours during summer break
Work Hours When School is in SessionInternational students in F-1 or J-1 status can work on-campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session during the fall and spring semesters.This 20-hour limit applies to the combined total work hours of all on-campus jobs.Students are responsible for tr...
Optional Practical Training (OPT) and unemployment
Exceeding the OPT unemployment limit may lead to the termination of your SEVIS record.F-1 students on post-completion OPT or the STEM OPT extension must closely track their days of unemployment to maintain their F-1 status.Post-Completion OPT: Maximum of 90 days of unemployment allowed (including an...
Summer enrollment requirements for graduating students
If you will complete your degree this summer, full-time enrollment (or an authorized equivalent) that includes a physical presence on campus is required to maintain your F-1 status.Reporting Summer as Your Final SemesterTo report summer as your final semester, you must complete the Confirmation of F...
