It is imperative that F-1 and J-1 students and scholars closely follow the travel guidance the University has compiled:
If you are an F-1 or J-1 student and have any questions about this guidance, please contact your Office of International Engagement advisor for assistance. Do not travel without the required documentation in hand.
The University Counsel at Montclair State University provides expert immigration advising, immigration application processing, and cultural adjustment services for employees starting or continuing work in a variety of immigration categories, including but not limited to: H-1B, O-1, F-1, J-1, E-3, TN, and Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR).
If you are an employee or a dependent of an employee whose immigration petition was sponsored by the University, it is imperative that you closely follow the travel guidance the university has compiled for you:
If you have questions about this information or need guidance for an immigration category not listed above, please contact Elizabeth Gill, Director of International Employment and Immigration, in the Office of University Counsel. Do not travel without the required documentation in hand.
For more information regarding employment-based immigration categories, visit the University’s International Employment pages.
Travel Advisories Related to Executive Orders/Proclamations
As per NAFSA: Association of International Educators:
A pair of presidential proclamations function to restrict entry to the United States by nationals of certain countries.
- Presidential Proclamation 10949 of June 4, 2025: Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats established a “full” travel ban on 12 countries and a “partial” travel ban on 7 countries, became effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 9, 2025. Read:
- Proclamation 10949 published on whitehouse.gov
- Proclamation 10949 of June 4, 2025 published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 24497 (June 10, 2025)
- White House Fact Sheet on Proclamation 10949
- See NAFSA’s page on Proclamation 10949 for details
- Presidential Proclamation 10998 of December 16, 2025, also titled Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, modified the lists of countries identified in Presidential Proclamation 10949, and becomes effective at 12:01 a.m eastern standard time on January 1, 2026. Read:
- Proclamation 10998 of December 16, 2025 published on whitehouse.gov
- Proclamation 10988 published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 59717 (December 19, 2025)
- White House Fact Sheet on Proclamation 10998 of December 16, 2025
- DOS News Alert: Suspension of Visa Issuance to Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States (February 2, 2026)
Travel Related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
If you are an undocumented person (regardless of whether you currently have permission to travel abroad through advance parole), please speak to a licensed, experienced immigration attorney before making any travel plans. Among many options, CUNY CLEAR is an excellent resource for free legal services and guidance.
Travel Guidelines for International Montclair State Community Members
If you are a student, scholar, or employee sponsored by Montclair State University, please also review the travel guidance specific to your immigration category: