Due to the government shutdown, FoodShare (often known as SNAP) benefits for November are expected to be delayed. Student Affairs shared resources available for students who depend on SNAP, or need emergency food assistance.
Federal Updates
AAU, U.S. Chamber of Commerce contest $100,000 petition fee for H-1B visa
The Association of American Universities and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have joined together in a lawsuit challenging the $100,000 petition fee employers are required to pay for employees working with an H-1B visa.
Governor urges continuation of already-awarded Department of Energy grants
Amid reports of plans to terminate over 600 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding awards, including $12 million in approved funding to Universities of Wisconsin, Governor Evers send a note to DOE Secretary Chris Wright to highlight the importance and impact of these energy investments for Wisconsinites.
Message to research community regarding the federal shutdown
Today marks day 8 of the federal government shutdown. Kurt McMillen, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration and Interim Director for Research and Sponsored Programs, shared a message below with the UW–Madison research community.
Guidance on immigration and international travel during federal government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, the UW–Madison community should be aware of the potential impact on immigration processes and international travel.
Federal student aid processing minimally impacted by federal shutdown
The Department of Education reaffirmed that, at this time, the federal government shutdown will have minimal impacts on Federal Student Aid (FSA).
Federal shutdown update from VCFA, VCR
Campus leaders are monitoring developments and potential impacts and will continue to communicate with the community and shared governance.
UW–Madison prepares for possible federal shutdown
Campus leadership, including University Relations, Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, began preparing for the possibility several weeks ago, amid other work on federal updates.
Presidential Proclamation regarding H-1B visas
UW–Madison is aware of the Presidential Proclamation “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” issued Friday, September 19, 2025. This proclamation outlines new rules governing the H-1B visa program. The Office of International Faculty and Staff Services communicated with affected employees over the weekend and continues to monitor the situation closely.
Process for submitting comments to the federal government
Please reach out to the Office of Federal Relations if you are considering submitting comments to the federal government in response to a proposed rule change or request for information in your capacity as a university employee.