Bechtel International Center
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Welcome to Bechtel!
We believe that international educational exchange nurtures a lifelong global perspective. We aspire to play a key role in increasing Stanford’s visibility around the world and strengthening Stanford’s position as a global university of consequence.
Immigration
Find information about visa types, requirements and restrictions for obtaining your visa, traveling in and out of the US, gaining employment, maintaining your status, and more. Check out the following topics to learn more:
Programs & Events
We offer a variety of programs and events for our international community, including students, their spouses, partners and families, faculty, and staff. Learn more about our programs and upcoming events:
Bechtel News & Updates
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A Federal Judge in Massachusetts Has Temporarily Blocked a Rule That Would Have Eliminated "Duration of Status" From Taking Effect
Sep 15, 2026On Sept. 14, a federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocked a rule that would have eliminated "duration of status" from taking effect, ruling that the groups challenging it were likely to succeed in showing the rule was unlawful. -
Non-Required CPT Is Paused at Stanford
Sep 1, 2026Following recent memos from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), Stanford has paused, until further notice, all CPT applications that are not required for degree completion, effective immediately. -
Updates Regarding Duration of Status (D/S) Provision for F and J Nonimmigrants
Jul 17, 2026On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced changes to the “duration of status” for F and J nonimmigrants.
