Important Updates

GSG is saddened by the recent federal actions and their attack on members of our community. The termination of SEVIS records and issuance of a travel ban can be confusing and harmful to our international students. CGPS has compiled a list of FAQs, which can be found at the end of this page. GSG recently hosted a town hall with CGPS and can be found below.

Citizens and non-citizens have certain rights granted by laws and the Constitution of the United States of America. Guides about rights have been compiled by the State of Delaware and other organizations.

• Statement from Kathy Jennings, Attorney General, Delaware Department of Justice
• Delaware Department of Justice know your rights guide
• American Civil Liberties Union know your rights
• Immigrant Legal Resource Center red cards
• National Immigration Law Center: What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration
• Center for Human Rights: Know Your Rights During an ICE Encounter: A Guide for Immigrants
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) (video): We Have Rights
• Informed Immigrant: Know Your Rights Resource Library

If you are looking for local immigrant legal services, there are several options.

• UD’s CGPS can help refer you to a service here.
• The Delaware Department of Justice Office of Immigration Assistance is available to provide counseling services and assistance for residents of Delaware applying for citizenship or immigration benefits. Phone: 302-326-5377
• The Delaware volunteer legal service and Delaware legal help link can help you find the right resources. Phone: 302-478-8850

Moving to a new country can be stressful. GSG, the Center for Global Programs and Services (CGPS), and the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) are here to help provide advice, including immigration advising and support, to our international community. Here we will summarize and compile the resources available to international students. We encourage you to check out the CGPS website for up-to-date information.

Make sure you check out the Terra Dott Software (TDS) portal. This is a centralized program to complete tasks, participate in learning modules, and work with ISSS.

Find recent announcements from ISSS here. You can also sign up to be on the ISSS mailing list. We strongly recommend all international students join/stay on this mailing list.

Disclaimer: The information contained on this web site is provided as a service to international students, faculty, staff, employees, and administrators at the University of Delaware, and does not constitute legal advice on any immigration, tax, or other matter. As legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and laws are constantly changing, nothing provided herein should be used as a substitute for the advice of official counsel. For assistance on your immigration status, we encourage you to contact an ISS advisor for specific guidance at oiss@udel.edu.

Talk to CGPS before any travel to make sure your visa status is valid and will remain so until you return. When you travel, make sure you have your passport, a valid visa , financial information, a valid I-20 or DS-2019, and proof of insurance (J-1/J-2 visas only). For F-1 students, also bring a valid EAD card and evidence of employement. For J-1 students traveling on approved academic training, also bring your academic training approval letter and employer letter.

For more details on traveling and on your visa, check out these resources.

As an F-1 or J-1 student, you may find that you are interested in work opportunities in the U.S. It is important to remember that the U.S. government defines “work” as any activity that someone would normally be paid to perform. Even if you are not being paid, you still may need authorization. Always check with CGPS before accepting any work opportunity, even if it is unpaid or “volunteer.” We will help you to meet your goals in a legal way.

For more details on employement, check out these resources.