Important Immigration Updates

Below are important immigration updates for Clemson's international students, scholars, and faculty. If you are contemplating international travel, you should take the time to read this guidance carefully. Any international student or faculty member with additional questions or concerns is invited to contact International Services at (864)656-3614 or lwhill@clemson.edu to arrange a personal consultation.

Travel Restrictions (in effect as of 06.09.2025)

Travel Communication:

Students:

Faculty:

Additional Updates:

June 4, 2025 - Starting June 9, individuals from 20 designated countries will face new travel restrictions unless exempt (e.g., valid visa issued on or before June 9, permanent residency, or dual nationality with an unrestricted country). Those with expired U.S. visas should avoid non-essential international travel, as reentry may be barred for at least 90 days. The policy will be reviewed after 90 days. More information is available here. 

May 27, 2025 - The U.S. Department of State has placed a temporary pause on scheduling new visa appointments for F/J visas. This pause is to implement expanded social media vetting of applicants. International Services has not received an official announcement about this from the State Department and will continue to issue I-20s and DS-2019s for newly admitted students.

WHAT TO DO

  • Students and scholars with visa appointments should plan to attend them.
  • Once visa processing resumes, students and scholars should make appointments as soon as they can.
  • Admitted students should continue submitting their required documents to International Services.

February, 18, 2025 - The U.S. Department of State has updated the categories of applicants that may be eligible for a waiver of the nonimmigrant visa interview. 

January 7, 2025 - Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance on what data U.S. border official can access from personal devices. 

Important Links:
U.S. Department of State (DOS)
Study in the States 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
USCIS Address Update Information

Additional University Resources:
Clemson University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Clemson University Student Health Services (Redfern)