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As many of you prepare to return to Seattle for the 2025–26 academic year, we know this summer brought significant changes to immigration policies that affect F and J students. International Student Services (ISS) is committed to keeping you informed and supported as you navigate these updates. We encourage you to stay up to date on the latest government policies through our Government Updates blog as well as our regular newsletters.
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We are excited to welcome you back to campus and look forward to supporting you throughout the new academic year. We are eager to see our international student community thrive this year. To help you prepare for your return, we encourage you to read our latest blog post, where you’ll find a list of items to keep in mind. As always, feel free to reach out to ISS if you have any questions or concerns about your return to the UW.
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USCIS Expands Discretionary Factors in Benefit Requests
On August 19, 2025 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated policy guidance that clarifies how officers evaluate discretionary factors when adjudicating certain immigration benefit requests. This includes applications for changes of status, reinstatement, and employment authorization.
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Updating Contact Information
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If you're changing your place of residence this year, remember that this must be reported to ISS. You can do so by updating your local address in MyUW. Address changes must be reported within 10 days.
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Preparing to Return to the UW
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As you get ready to return to the UW for the 2025-2026 academic year, here are a few important reminders to help you stay on track with your immigration status and have another successful year.
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- September 24: Start of Autumn quarter
- October 01: Code required to add classes
- October 03: General Employment Workshop (Register)
- October 07: ISS deadline to register full-time
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