Elimination of "Duration of Status" Virtual Town Halls
2026-07-27 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-31 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Changes to the “duration of status” for F and J visa holders are now in effect. Immigration rules are complex, and Global Engagement wants to make sure you have accurate information.
We invite you to join us for a comprehensive update and a Q&A session for F and J visa-holding students and scholars. Four sessions will be held during the following date/times in Pacific Time:

Undergraduate Students (F/J) Town Hall: Friday, July 31 @ 9:00-10:30

Graduate Students (F/J) Town Hall: Thursday, July 30 @ 13:30-15:00
New Graduate Students (F/J) Starting Fall 2026 Town Hall: Thursday, July 30 @ 10:30-12:00
J Scholars Town Hall: Monday, July 27 @ 14:30-16:00

Click here to register for the Zoom link
Can’t make it? This update and future guidance will be posted on the Global Engagement Immigration Updates and Guidance Webpage. We recommend bookmarking this page.
Questions? Please visit our advising webpage to schedule an appointment with an international advisor or email us at istudent@ucsc.edu or ischolar@ucsc.edu.

Elimination of Duration of Status: Final Town Hall
2026-09-03 10:30 - 12:00 | https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/7341288474?pwd=[REDACTED]
Changes to the “duration of status” for F and J visa holders are now in effect. Immigration rules are complex, and Global Engagement wants to make sure you have accurate information.
We invite you to join us for a comprehensive update and a Q&A session for F and J visa-holding students and scholars.
Click here to register for the Zoom link
Can’t make it? This update and future guidance will be posted on the Global Engagement Immigration Updates and Guidance Webpage. We recommend bookmarking this page.
Questions? Please visit our advising webpage to schedule an appointment with an international advisor or email us at istudent@ucsc.edu or ischolar@ucsc.edu.
