This page lists all presidential proclamations and federal agency actions which appear to be related to international students. If there is any change that affects those in F or J status, we will explain it in detail. 

We have reviewed all the actions listed on this page. 

Executive Order: PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES FROM FOREIGN TERRORISTS AND OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS 

This order does not change things for current students and scholars in F and J status.

Executive Order: PROTECTING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AGAINST INVASION 

This order does not affect those in F or J status. 

Executive Order: GUARANTEEING THE STATES PROTECTION AGAINST INVASION 

This order does not affect those in F or J status. 

Executive Order: ADDITIONAL MEASURES TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM 

This order does not affect those in F or J status. 

Cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Citizens of Venezuela 

If you are a Venezuelan student who has made use of this option in the past, please meet with an ISSS advisor as soon as possible. 

Defending America’s Security through Visa and Travel Restrictions on South Sudan

There are currently no students or scholars from South Sudan at the University of Iowa.

We have received many questions about what rights students, faculty, and staff have while they are in the United States. Everyone in the United States, regardless of immigration status, is entitled to the protections of the U.S. Constitution. Please refer to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center to learn about these rights.

Last reviewed: April 29, 2025