Welcome to our international family!
USD hosts international students and scholars from more than 60 countries around the world. We are delighted that you are joining this group of distinguished students and scholars, and we hope that your experiences here will prove intellectually challenging, culturally enriching, and personally enjoyable, whether you stay only for a few weeks, or several years.
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What's Happening in the Office of International Students & Scholars
Important Reminders and Announcements
- May 2026
Important: 30-Day U.S. Entry Restriction Over Ebola Outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an emergency order suspending entry into the United States for 30 days, effective May 22, 2026, due to an Ebola outbreak.
Who is Affected?
This restriction applies to international students and scholars (regardless of your country of citizenship) if you have been in any of the following countries within the last 21 days:
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
- Uganda
- South Sudan
If you have recently traveled through or plan to visit these regions, you will not be permitted to enter the U.S. at this time. This is a public health measure due to the virus's 21-day incubation period. More information can be found on the CDC official website.
- January 2026
U.S. Department of State (DOS) Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance for Nationals of 75 Countries.
Important Note: The pause impacts immigrant visa issuance at U.S. consulates abroad, and does not affect nonimmigrant visas such as B tourist visas, F student visas, J exchange visitor visas, H-1B work visas, etc.
- December 2025
Expansion of Entry Restrictions (effective at 12:01 AM Eastern Time on Thursday, January 1, 2026, which is 9:01 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, December 31, 2025).
- White House Announcement
- Presidential Proclamation
- OISS is working with students and scholars from impacted countries directly to provide relevant information and support. Please contact us if you are from one of the designated countries and have questions about your status.
- Additional information for USD international students and scholars from impacted countries.
- June 2025
- May 2025
- April 2025
Resources for the USD International Community and Safety Abroad
- March 2025
- February 2025
- January 2025