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According to multiple news sources, the U.S. Department of State has resumed processing student visa applications following a temporary pause. Alongside this resumption, a new policy change has been introduced. Student and scholar visa applicants are now required to make their social media accounts publicly accessible for government review as part of the visa vetting…

Spring 2025 in Full Bloom: A Season of Connection and Celebration at UCF Global As the Spring 2025 semester comes to a close, we’re looking back at the incredible memories created with our international community at UCF Global. From cultural celebrations to outdoor activities and academic milestones, this spring was all about connection, community, and…

We would like to share important information regarding recent developments that may affect F and J visa applicants. According to multiple news sources, a cable dated Tuesday, May 27 has directed U.S. Embassies and Consulates to temporarily pause scheduling new visa interviews for student and exchange visitor visas. The reported cable states: “Effective immediately, in…

A recent Presidential Proclamation, effective June 9, 2025, restricts entry to the United States for nationals from 19 countries, including full bans on 12 countries and partial bans on 7 others. These restrictions impact immigrant and certain nonimmigrant visas and include important exceptions. For detailed information and ongoing updates on this and other immigration-related news,…

  UCF faculty, staff and students planning to engage in international travel (i.e., travel outside the United States) are advised to monitor legal and institutional requirements for such travel, including entry and exit requirements, as well as health and safety risks associated with travel destinations. Please consider the following: Please ensure your passport and associated…

UCF Global is offering two Lunch & Learn sessions, (Session I and Session II) to provide international students, scholars, and faculty with crucial updates on recent changes to F-1 and J-1 visa regulations, as well as Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Legal experts from two law firms specializing in immigration for international students will be on…

Message for U.S. Citizens traveling abroad from the U.S. Department of State  – Bureau of Consular Affairs On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).Re-enroll in the new system at step.state.gov to continue receiving alerts. The new STEP platform allows you to use a login.gov account…

UCF Global hosted the opening celebration on Monday for the International Education Week (IEW) with colorful flags and different organizations tabling. The event was organized around the reflecting pond. “International education week is a nationwide initiative that has the objective of making people aware of the importance of internationalization on campuses”. Dr. Olga Bedoya, the…

Please Note: the U.S. Department of State has issued a WORLDWIDE CAUTION ALERT for U.S. citizens overseas.  According to DOS, “due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise…

Academic and most campus operations are suspended Wednesday, Aug. 30, due to Hurricane Idalia. Students, faculty, and staff should remain indoors and off the roads during periods of possible intermittent tropical winds and weather. Standard operations will continue through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, and are planned to resume Thursday, Aug. 31. Select campus dining…