ISS Services
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Remote Advisor Appointment
Use STAR Balance to schedule an appointment with an ISS advisor via phone or ZOOM.
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Travel Signature
Request a Travel Signature and see requirements for travel outside the U.S. while still in your program
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ISS Request
Apply for immigration benefits by submitting an ISS Request.
Announcement
Important updates that may require action or continued attention for further information
Expansion of U.S. Travel and Visa Restrictions
A new federal proclamation has significantly expanded travel restrictions to 39 countries and individuals using Palestinian Authority travel documents. These measures impact visa issuance...Continue reading→
F-1/J-1 Student Alert: Federal Shutdown Risks And Required Student Action
What Continues to Function: The federal government shutdown that began today, October 1, 2025, should not immediately stop your key immigration processes. Most critical...Continue reading→
New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations
Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State requires most nonimmigrant visa applicants, including F-1 and J-1 students, to schedule their visa interviews...Continue reading→
DHS Proposed Rule to Eliminate “Duration of Status” Could Significantly Change F-1 & J-1 Student Status
On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (90 FR 42070) titled Establishing...Continue reading→
Important Communications
Email Updates Sent to ISS Students
U.S Govt Shutdown Impact on F-1/J-1 Student Status & Services
(Email sent 10/01/2025 at approximately 6:10pm...
New U.S. Visa Policy: Interview Location Requirements
(Email sent 9/11/2025 at approximately 6:00pm...
News
Recent Updates For International Students
USCIS Updates Form I-765, Removes SSN Option
On January 5, 2026, USCIS updated the form I-765. This edition, which includes the downloadable PDF and online form, removes the option to apply...Continue reading→
ISS Scholarship Applications Open
The ISS Office has opened the following scholarship applications. Click on each link to open the scholarship applications. Spring Forward Scholarship (for spring 2026...Continue reading→
H-1B Information Session
Sponsored by International Student Services (ISS) The H-1B specialty occupation work visa provides an option to many graduating students who may be thinking about...Continue reading→
DHS Terminates the 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On Sep. 5, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela under the 2021...Continue reading→
Visa Updates – Reciprocity and Interviews
The U.S. Department of State has recently announced two significant policy changes that will impact international students traveling outside the U.S. These updates affect...Continue reading→
Events
Hosted Events or Activities from ISS or UH Manoa<
H-1B Information Session
Sponsored by International Student Services (ISS) The...Continue reading→
OPT Workshop – Fall 2025
Event dates: September 16, 2025 from 9am...Continue reading→
ISS Welcome Week – Fall 2025
Event Dates: August 18 (Tues) to August...Continue reading→
