Federal Friday
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Places Harvard University on Heightened Cash Monitoring for Financial Responsibility Concerns
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Issues Denial of Access Letter to Harvard University for Its Continued Failure to Provide Admissions Data
- Select Committee on the CCP: From Ph.D. to PLA: How Visa Policies Enable PRC Defense Entities to Tap U.S. Higher Education
- White House: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
- White House: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Suspends the Entry of Certain Alien Nonimmigrant Workers
- USCIS: USCIS Releases New H-1B Guidance
- White House Press Secretary: Comments on the Proclamation on X
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Announces Earliest FAFSA Form Launch in Program History
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Releases Secretary McMahon’s Meaningful Learning and Workforce Readiness Supplemental Priorities
Government Funding Update
To date, the House and Senate have not found agreement on legislation to fund the government past the end of the federal fiscal year, September 30th.
In the event of a shutdown, OMB historically has posted agency contingency memos. These contingency memos detail agency operations during the course of a shutdown including what staff and operations would be deemed essential. The White House has noted on the OMB website that “In accordance with Circular A-11, agency contingency plans for a lapse in appropriations are hosted solely on each agency’s website.”
As Congress continues to debate legislation in the coming days or contingency memos are posted, updates will continue to be shared with campus contacts.
Presidential Proclamation related to the H-1B Visa Program
On September 19, 2025, the White House announced new rules governing the H-1B visa program, effective Sept. 21, 2025.
For more, you may be interested in the following links:
- White House: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
- White House: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Suspends the Entry of Certain Alien Nonimmigrant Workers
- USCIS: USCIS Releases New H-1B Guidance
- White House Press Secretary: Comments on the Proclamation on X
The Universities of Wisconsin continue to review the guidance and clarifications that have been issued. Further information will continue to be shared with relevant stakeholders as appropriate. If there are questions or concerns, please reach out to your university liaison.