A Division of the International Studies Office
Message from UVA Vice Provost for Global Affairs and the University Dean of Students
Dear UVA International Student and Scholar:
As we have grappled with the public health emergency associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Virginia has made a number of important decisions about the University’s operations. These changes have affected the entire community in dramatic ways; they have had especially significant effects on our international students and scholars. We
International Student Immigration and Work Authorization Career Webinar
Recording of May 13 webinar sponsored by ISO, Career Center and Darden. Speakers included Richard Tanson from ISO, Mark Rhoads, immigration attorney who advises UVA, Dreama Johnson from the UVA Career Center and moderated by Denise Karaoli from Darden.
A message from Jim Ryan and Liz Magill to our international students
To UVA's International Student Community:
All of us at UVA were deeply concerned yesterday to learn about the new regulation restricting international students from pursuing online study while in the United States. UVA’s international students are an essential part of our identity as a University and integral members of our community. Your presence — in the classrooms, on Grounds, in student
Message for International Students from Vice Provost Mull and Dean Groves - Arriving for Fall Semester
Dear International Student,
Greetings from Charlottesville! Whether you are in your home country or in the U.S., we hope summer is going well for you and your family.
By now you should have received President Jim Ryan’s message from earlier today reporting that the University will delay the start of in-person undergraduate classes and the opening of residence halls by two weeks because of concerns
Message from Vice Provost Mull and ISO concerning proposed rule to eliminate Duration of Status for F&J Visa Statuses
Dear UVA international students and scholars,
I am writing to you about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed rule that was announced on September 25. This proposed rule, if implemented, would eliminate permission for students and scholars to remain in the U.S. for the duration of their status (D/S) as determined by their institution for F-1 students, their F-2 dependents
UVA Comment to DHS Proposed Rule Submitted
Dear International Students,
This afternoon UVA’s Executive Vice President and Provost Liz Magill communicated the attached message to the Department of Homeland Security to express our serious objections to the recently proposed rule to change the duration of status for our international students and exchange visitors. We are also in the process of briefing Virginia’s congressional delegation on