Federal updates
In January 2025, new presidential and congressional leadership in the federal government began issuing memos, regulations and executive orders, including some with the potential to impact our work and campus community. Visit our federal updates page for updates, information and resources relevant to campus.
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News & updates
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Update regarding the new “Duration of Status” rule
A preliminary injunction was issued on September 14 in the lawsuit challenging the termination of the Duration of Status rule for F-1 and J-1 visa holders. As a result of the preliminary…
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Changes to the “Duration of Status” Rule for International Students and Scholars
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a federal rule change July 17 that ends the longstanding “duration of status” (D/S) rule for international students and scholars. The rule is effective September 15.
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Update regarding proposed changes to uniform guidance
Monday was the comment deadline for the Office of Management and Budget’s Proposed Regulation on Federal Financial Assistance, which would make broad and significant changes to federal research administration. UW–Madison joined nearly…
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$100,000 H-1B Fee Update
On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts struck down the federal government’s $100,000 H-1B payment policy as unlawful.
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