Travel and Immigration
Northwestern is a global institution that welcomes students, scholars and staff from all over the world. Our international students and scholars bring with them perspectives and experiences that are critical to our shared academic success. We cannot do our best work without attracting the best minds from around the world and offering opportunities for our community members to explore the globe.
The University continues to monitor evolving federal activities and potential policy actions related to immigration and international travel.
Federal Action
- Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Suspends the Entry of Certain Alien Nonimmigrant Workers
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services memo: Proclamation, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, H-1B
- Accompanying H-1B FAQ
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Press Release: ICE Launches Operation Midway Blitz in Honor of Katie Abraham to Target Illegal Aliens Terrorizing Americans in Sanctuary Illinois
- U.S. Department of State Press Release: Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants
- Presidential Proclamation: “Restriction the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats”
- Accompanying Fact Sheet
- Executive Order: Transparency Regarding Foreign Influence in American Universities
- Executive Order: Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
- Executive Order: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
- Executive Order: America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
- Executive Order: Protecting the American People Against Invasion