H-1B Visa Updates & Faculty Q&A with Joe Berger

10/10/2025

Dear Colleague,

We recognize the significant stress and uncertainty our international colleagues are facing due to recent changes and ambiguities surrounding H-1B visas. Standing in solidarity with you, the Faculty Staff Union (FSU) has secured a dedicated meeting for international faculty and allies to meet directly with provost Joe Berger. This is a critical opportunity for our community to come together, voice our collective concerns directly to the administration, and push for the clarity and support you deserve.

Meeting Details:

• Topic: H-1B Visa Updates & Faculty Q&A with Joe Berger
• Date: Thursday, October 16th
• Time: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
• Location: (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

As a related reminder, FSU sponsors an international faculty caucus. The caucus is an email list and support network for our international colleagues who have navigated life and work across borders. We embrace a broad definition of "international" and invite all who identify with this experience to join, regardless of current or past immigration status. Interested members should contact the current coordinator, Suisui Wang (suisui.wang@umb.edu), to join the caucus and receive meeting summaries and future updates.

Sincerely,

Caroline Coscia                              Jason Rodriquez

Senior Lecturer II                           Professor

Political Science Department          Sociology Department

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