This page is maintained to provide information and resources about U.S. immigration to the university community. Here you will find updates on recent national developments in immigration; university statements and resources; advice on encounters with government and law enforcement officials; information on DACA, tuition, and financial aid for Dreamer students; and information and resources for the campus, including travel advisories and campus support resources.<\/p>\n
If you are having difficulty accessing the information on this page for any reason, please reach out to the University\u2019s primary point-of-contact for immigration-related matters:<\/p>\n
Elizabeth A. Gill<\/strong> Espa\u00f1ol:<\/strong><\/p>\n Esta p\u00e1gina se mantiene para proporcionar informaci\u00f3n y recursos sobre inmigraci\u00f3n en EE. UU. a la comunidad universitaria. Aqu\u00ed encontrar\u00e1s actualizaciones sobre los desarrollos nacionales recientes en materia de inmigraci\u00f3n; declaraciones y recursos de la universidad; asesoramiento sobre encuentros con funcionarios gubernamentales y de las fuerzas del orden; informaci\u00f3n sobre DACA, matr\u00edcula y ayuda financiera para estudiantes Dreamers; as\u00ed como informaci\u00f3n y recursos para el campus, incluyendo avisos de viaje y recursos de apoyo en la universidad.<\/p>\n Si tienes dificultades para acceder a la informaci\u00f3n en esta p\u00e1gina por cualquier motivo, comun\u00edcate con el punto de contacto principal de la universidad para asuntos relacionados con inmigraci\u00f3n:<\/p>\n Elizabeth A. Gill As per NAFSA: Association of International Educators:<\/p>\n In a January 14, 2026 news posting (slightly updated on February 2, 2026<\/a>) the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a pause on the issuance of\u00a0immigrant visas<\/strong> at U.S. consulates worldwide starting January 21, 2026 for nationals of 75 countries that DOS deems are ‘at high risk of public benefits usage.’ During the pause, DOS will conduct ‘a full review of all policies, regulations, and guidance to ensure that immigrants from these high-risk countries do not utilize welfare in the United States or become a public charge.’ The pause impacts only immigrant visa issuance<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0does not affect\u00a0<\/strong>nonimmigrant<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0visas<\/strong> such as B tourist visas, F student visas, J exchange visitor visas, H-1B work visas, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n As per NAFSA:<\/p>\n A pair of presidential proclamations function to restrict entry to the United States by nationals of certain countries.<\/p>\n Espa\u00f1ol:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> According to USCIS’s DACA page<\/a>, “On\u00a0Jan. 17, 2025, the\u00a0U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit\u00a0issued a decision<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>regarding the DACA Final Rule. Pursuant to the court\u2019s order, USCIS will continue to accept and process DACA renewal requests and accompanying applications for employment authorization under the DACA regulations at 8 CFR 236.22 and 236.23. USCIS will continue to accept initial requests but will not process initial DACA requests at this time. Current grants of DACA and related Employment Authorization Documents remain valid until they expire, unless individually terminated.”<\/p>\n Here is the most recent information on DACA rulemaking and litigation:<\/p>\n “On Sept. 13, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued a decision finding the DACA Final Rule<\/a>\u00a0unlawful and expanding the original July 16, 2021 injunction and order of vacatur to cover the Final Rule. However, the court maintained a partial stay of the order for \u201call DACA recipients who received their initial DACA status prior to July 16, 2021.\u201d See the\u00a0Memorandum and Order\u00a0(PDF, 1.35 MB)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Supplemental Order of Injunction\u00a0(PDF, 72.53 KB)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Accordingly, current grants of DACA and related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) remain valid until they expire, unless individually terminated.\u00a0 In accordance with this decision, USCIS will continue to accept and process DACA renewal requests and accompanying applications for employment authorization under the DACA regulations at 8 CFR 236.22 and 236.23, as it has since October 31, 2022. We will also continue to accept initial DACA requests, but in accordance with the District Court\u2019s order, we will not process initial DACA requests.<\/p>\n Current valid grants of DACA and related EADs will continue to be recognized as valid under the Final Rule. This means that individuals with DACA and related EADs do not have to submit a request for DACA or employment authorization until the appropriate time to seek renewal.<\/p>\n
\nDirector of International Employment and Immigration
\nOffice of University Counsel, Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 318
\ngille@montclair.edu<\/a>
\n 973-655-5225<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Directora de Empleo Internacional e Inmigraci\u00f3n
\nOficina de Asesor\u00eda Jur\u00eddica de la Universidad, Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 318
\ngille@montclair.edu<\/a>
\n 973-655-5225<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLatest News\/ \u00daltimas Noticias<\/strong><\/h2>\n
U.S. Department of State Pauses Issuance of Immigrant Visas for Nationals of 75 Countries<\/h3>\n
Travel Ban Updates<\/span><\/h3>\n
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NAFSA: Association of International Educators is providing regular updates summarizing executive orders, Presidential proclamations, and other emerging developments under the second Trump administration:<\/h3>\n
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NAFSA: Association of International Educators est\u00e1 proporcionando actualizaciones peri\u00f3dicas que resumen \u00f3rdenes ejecutivas, proclamaciones presidenciales y otros desarrollos emergentes bajo la segunda administraci\u00f3n de Trump:<\/h4>\n
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