Travel Advisory (Updated 11/12/2026): International travel may be high risk for all clients due to strict vetting and enforcement, as well as evolving global events that may affect your ability to depart from or return to the United States. BIO strongly urges caution when considering international travel for personal or professional reasons, as U.S immigration policies remain subject to rapid change and may be implemented with little notice. Prior Travel Bans remain in effect since 12/2025 as well as specific entry restrictions related to Ebola as of 11/3/26. See the UC Berkeley Guidelines for Travel, including instructions for university related travel. Domestic Travel: All clients should always travel within the U.S. with all required documents providing evidence of status.
Immigration Updates: See the Immigration Policy Updates Page and the BIO Immigration Policy Changes FAQ. See the BIO Know your Rights for resources related to Rapid Response/Preparing for Immigration Emergencies. For information and updates on D/S rule policy change, see the Elimination of Duration of Status for F-1/J-1 Students and Elimination of Duration of Status for J Scholars pages.
Note: The BIO International Student Service Fee will end in Fall 2026. Starting Spring 2027, the fee will no longer be assessed.
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