Resources for UW’s global community

• International Student Services – Update from the Seattle ISS Director: Travel Restrictions
• International Student Services – Presidential Proclamation: Restricting Entry of Foreign Nationals
• International Scholars Operations: Recently-announced U.S. entry ban

UW teams are reaching out to affected students and scholars directly with more information.

The Trump administration has signed a travel ban that is slated to go into effect at 12:01 am eastern daylight time on June 9, 2025 (9:01 pm Seattle time on June 8, 2025). The countries included in the travel ban are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Heightened restrictions (not a full ban) will also be imposed on travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. Individuals from the partially banned countries will not be able to come to the United States permanently or get new tourist, student, or exchange visitor visas. It is possible that other countries will be added to the ban at a later date.

The ban provisions only apply to nationals of the countries included in the travel ban who are outside of the U.S. and who do not already have a valid visa as of June 9, 2025. Individuals who are inside the United States on June 9, 2025, or who are outside the United States on that date but have a visa that is valid as of June 9, 2025, would not be covered by the ban. There are also exceptions for some visa categories.

We encourage current visa holders from affected countries to plan ahead carefully if traveling outside the U.S., as U.S. Customs and Border Protection may hold you for additional screening and/or deny re-entry upon your return. It is essential that you bring appropriate documentation, and you should adjust your plans to allow extra transit time.

This will impact the University of Washington community as we engage in study, research and other University activities abroad. However, we remain dedicated to our mission as a global university and to all members of our community, no matter where they call home. The University of Washington is committed to providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment that protects the privacy and human rights of our community.

International Student Services – Update from the Seattle ISS Director

International Scholars Operations – Department of State “pause” of F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa appointment availability

Office of the Provost – Updated: International students and scholars

International Scholars Operations – Immigration update for UW-sponsored J-1 scholars

UW News – Statement on UW students having visas revoked without notice

International Scholars Operations – Immigration update for UW-sponsored J-1 scholars

International Student Services – Immigration update for Seattle F-1 and J-1 students

International Student Services – Spring Break Travel Tips

Office of the Provost – Working together to address the financial risks facing our University

Office of the Provost – Provost Serio addresses federal issues in her annual town hall remarks and Q&A

Presidential Blog – In an uncertain environment, we we are working constantly and carefully to protect research

Office of the Provost – Federal Policy Updates

Presidential Blog – Our mission and values will guide us through changing times