By: International Student & Scholar Services The US Department of State (DOS) Directorate of Private Sector Exchange recently announced a new initiative for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic year for J-1 bachelor’s and pre-doctoral degree-seeking students enrolled in a STEM field of study. The initiative will allow J-1 bachelor’s and pre-doctoral students currently enrolled in…
By: International Student & Scholar Services As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve globally, the emergence of new variants of the virus, increased viral spread, and visa delays continue to pose a risk to international travel. We understand that many members of the Penn community already have international travel plans for the holiday break,…
By: International Student & Scholar Services Update 1/11/2022: Southern Africa Travel Ban Revoked Just before the new year, the Biden administration issued a proclamation that revoked the US travel ban for individuals who had been present in eight countries in Southern Africa. At this time, there are no longer any country-specific travel bans for travel to the U.S.…
By: ISSS On November 8, 2021, the Biden Administration will lift the country-by-country COVID-related travel restrictions for foreign nationals who are fully vaccinated. In 2020, during the initial onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, a series of travel bans was issued that affected travelers from China, Iran, India, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen Area (most of…
By: International Student and Scholar Services Twenty members of the ISSS team were recognized as recipients of the 2021 Models of Excellence Award. We are proud to announce that 20 members of the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team have been recognized as recipients of the 2021 Models of Excellence Award! Penn Human Resources’…
By: International Student and Scholar Services Class of 2021 graduates, congratulations on your graduation! Here are a few tips and reminders as you begin the next chapter of your journey, whether in the United States or elsewhere. Depart the U.S. on Time If you are leaving the U.S., F-1 status permits a grace period of…
By: International Student and Scholar Services As we enter the summer season, ISSS would like to provide information and reminders about travel outside of the United States to all members of the Penn international community. Due to the continued unpredictability of COVID-19’s impact on travel, we urge those currently in the United States to think…
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