Visa delays announcement

The U.S. Department of State reports that there is a potential for delays in visa processing for some international students and scholars. Several affected students have contacted the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office, who is working to understand the scope of impact on international students and scholars who will be arriving this August. Note that the delays impact both new students and scholars and those who are returning (have traveled home and need a visa renewed to re-enter the U.S.). Many students and scholars have successfully received their visas and have arrived on campus already; this is a proactive measure in assisting those who may face delays.

ISSS staff and the Graduate School will assist students and scholars as best they can and will reach out to departments and colleges as necessary to discuss specific student situations. If you hear from an affected student or scholar, please make sure they contact the appropriate office immediately - graduate students who are not able to arrive by the report by date on their I-20 document should email the Graduate School at gsquest@umn.edu; professional degree students should contact Debra Siegel in ISSS at siege002@umn.edu.