Immigration News and Updates
UMD has created a new Federal Relations web page that provides current information regarding federal executive orders, memos and agency guidance that are relevant to higher education. It also includes resources and guidance from UMD leadership and additional higher education organizations.
ISSS will highlight recent immigration enforcement changes and what they may mean for you. We'll keep this page updated with the most recent information and our guidance. If you have any questions, you can contact International Students and Scholar Services at isss_inquiry@umd.edu.
News, Statements and Press Releases
02/05/2025
- Termination of the October 3, 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status - This notice terminates the 2023 TPS designation of Venezuela. This termination is effective April 7, 2025. After April 7, 2025, nationals of Venezuela who have been granted TPS under the 2023 Venezuela designation will no longer have TPS. This termination determination does not apply to the 2021 designation of Venezuela for TPS, which remains in effect until September 10, 2025.
01/20/2025
- Executive Order: Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats - directs federal agencies to recommend and implement enhanced immigration screening and vetting procedures for all foreign nationals intending to enter, or already present in, the US. Key provisions include identifying high-risk countries for potential entry restrictions, and evaluating visa programs for potential security risks.
- Executive Order: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
- Executive Order: America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
01/17/2025
01/10/2025
- DHS to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Sudan
- DHS to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine
- DHS to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela