You are stating it right; immigration law changes can take a toll on international students when rules, procedures, and regulations change and pose challenges to international students living abroad.
International students living abroad need to stay updated on recent alerts and changes in immigration laws and policies for their own benefit. There are many ways to stay informed; let’s have a look at them briefly:
Official Government Sources
Know the official govt sources and keep up with new updates on their websites, blogs, and forums. You can also stay connected with their social platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
University and College Resources
As an international student, you can use university or college resources to stay updated. The universities that invite international students always keep an eye on immigration law changes and are systematic in informing new changes to their students.
International Student Office: You can visit your university’s international student office for information on immigration policies, procedures, and regulations.
Immigration Advisors: Meet immigration advisors in the universities and get the required guidance on your matter of concern.
Student Organizations: Student organizations or clubs help international students studying and living abroad. Join student organizations and stay informed.
Online Resources and News Outlets
Many online resources and news outlets provide information on immigration policy changes. Follow immigration news on their websites and news outlets to stay updated.
Several international student-focussed websites are there that cater to international students’ problems/challenges and provide solutions to them. Try to keep up with the websites and stay informed.
Follow immigration experts, attorneys, and advocacy groups on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay informed.
Alerts and Notifications
Sign up on the immigration laws websites, blogs, or newsletters, push the notifications and you will receive email, alerts and messages on new changes in immigration laws and policies, if any.
Networking and Community
- For international students, information sessions, workshops and seminars are organized on and off by the university or local student body organizations. You must attend them to stay informed.
- Online international student focussed forums are there to help students studying and living abroad. Be a part of online forums, discussion groups, and social media communities to connect with peers and stay informed.
The sources mentioned above are reliable and authentic to stay informed about immigration laws and changes for international students.
