International Student & Scholar Services – International

IMMIGRATION UPDATES

Indefinite Entry Bar (affecting some citizens of Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, and Somalia)

On June 26, 2018 in a 5-4 opinion in Trump v. Hawaii, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the September 24, 2017 Travel Ban. Please see our Student Travel Page for more details.

Unlawful Presence Policy for F & J Visa Holders

On August 9th, 2018, USCIS released final guidance regarding unlawful presence. This new guidance changes the effects of falling out of status as an F or J visa holder. Please see our page on Loss of Status and Reinstatement for more details.

Staff Contacts Make a Practical Training Appointment Walk-in Advising 11AM - 3PM, Mon - Fri international@ua.edu 205-348-5402

AAIE Conference Held at UA

December 14th, 2017

A Sweet Taste of Culture for International Students
November 18th, 2017

University Place Elementary Students Learn about World Cultures
October 30th, 2017

ELI Grad Hopes to ‘Copy and Paste’ UA Experience for Son

“Moments on the Mic” is scheduled for Friday, November 9 7:00 – 8:15 PM. If you would be interested in performing, whether it be poems or songs please share apply in advance in order to “get the mic.” The deadline for applying is October 31 midnight. TO APPLY: 1. You will have to email diversity@ua.edu showing interest as well as send a copy of the poem/music you wish to perform 2. Diversity and Inclusion will send an email confirmation approving the piece along with the time you will be performing Please be advised there are a few rules when it comes to performed poems/art. Please avoid any overly sexual or profane forms of art. Which means use of profanity without purpose of message will not be allowed. If students are unsure on whether their poem meets these requirements they are more than welcomed to send their pieces of work through email. If there are any further questions or interest please feel free to contact Jasmine Coleman (254)-383-7621 or email at diversity@ua.edu.

Check out one of last year's Education Abroad Photo Contest winners! 🏆 This picture won the Crimson Captured category last year which is only open to international students. You can submit up to FOUR photos until October 28 for a chance to win scholarship money! 🌎🎓💰See link for details. http://ow.ly/ztkX50jm3DB

Crimson Culture Gala is tonight and this is something you will not want to miss! Dress in your cultural clothes and come out to the Ferguson Ballroom at 7:30pm to learn about different countries and share your culture with others!
Mark your calendars for the Crimson Culture Gala on Oct. 22nd at 7:30pm! The International Students Association, Honors College, and the South Asian Culture Club will be presenting an evening of food, music, dance, and fashion. Wear your cultural clothes and dress to impress!

Attention UA international students: The Capstone International Photo Contest is underway! The "Crimson Captured" category is for international students to submit their photos of the UA campus and Tuscaloosa area. Deadline for submitting photos is October 28. See the link below for more details. http://international.ua.edu/educationabroad/photo-contest/