U.S. Presidential Executive Orders
This page will serve as a resource for those at the University of Hawaii on nonimmigrant and immigrant visas processed through FSIS and associated departments/staff/faculty.
View ArticleWaivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas
The U.S. Department of State has announced an extension of its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program for certain temporary workers, students, and exchange visitors through December 31, 2023....
View ArticleDigital Signature and Electronic Transmission of Form DS-2019 for J-1 EVP
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a new interim final rule published at 88 FR 18249 (March 28, 2023) that permits Responsible and Alternate Responsible Officers of designated J-1...
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J-1 Exchange Visitor Program Update – April 2022
On April 22, 2022, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated its “Exchange Visitor Program Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19),” extending the general COVID-19 accommodations through June 20, 2023....
View ArticleNews & Notes – Fall 2022
J-1 Exchange Visitor ProgramE-3, H-1B, O-1, and TN EmploymentGeneral Information J-1 Exchange Visitor Program DS-2019 Initial Requests We will no longer accept DS-2019 Initial Requests for start dates...
View ArticleNews & Notes – Spring 2023
General Information Presidential Proclamations and Executive Orders The following Presidential Proclamation is still in effect: The Presidential Proclamation suspending entry of Chinese students and...
View ArticleNew financial support requirements for J-1 Exchange Visitors
After carefully reviewing our financial support policy for J-1 exchange visitors (EV) and J-2 dependents, we are increasing the minimum monthly funding amounts required for J-1s and J-2s to...
View ArticleNews & Notes – Fall 2023
General InformationJ-1 Exchange Visitor ProgramE-3, H-1B, O-1, and TN Employment General Information Presidential Proclamations and Executive Orders The following Presidential Proclamation is still in...
View ArticleNews & Notes – Spring 2024
J-1 Exchange Visitor ProgramE-3, H-1B, O-1, and TN EmploymentGeneral Information J-1 Exchange Visitor Program New Financial Support Requirements As a reminder, the new financial support minimums for...
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