Government Order Associated to H-1B Nonimmigrants Issued – Office of International Education – Division of Enrollment Administration

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Sept.19, which locations a “restriction on entry” of sure (H-1B) nonimmigrant staff. The government order goes into impact at 12:01 a.m.,  Sept. 21, 2025, and can stay in impact by means of Sept. 21, 2026, except prolonged or modified.

There are plenty of questions raised by this order, together with whether or not it should apply to cap-exempt H-1B employers/workers. While the order is prone to be challenged in court docket, because of the uncertainties and potential for influence, the Office of International Education is recommending the next:

• If attainable, people in H-1B standing who’re not presently within the United States ought to re-enter the United States by 11:59 p.m., Sept. 20, 2025 (earlier than the order takes impact Sept. 21).
• Individuals presently within the United States on an H-1B visa are suggested to postpone any plans for worldwide journey. Until the implications and applicability of this new government order are extra totally understood, touring overseas might pose a major danger. Those impacted needs to be conscious that leaving the United States could require the cost of a $100,000 price or the acquisition of a waiver, for which no official implementation mechanism presently exists.

The OIE web site will probably be up to date as extra info turns into accessible. Our group is on the market to help those that could also be impacted. CMU H-1B workers are inspired to achieve out to OIE if in case you have journey plans, questions or issues.