On July 12, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice announcing the addition of eight […]
Category Archives: F-1
USCIS Expands Premium Processing For Applicants Seeking to Change into F, M Or J Nonimmigrant Status
On June 12, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of premium processing for applicants filing […]
ISS Scholarships Open for Applications
The following ISS scholarships are now open for applications. To access the applications and eligibility, please see the Scholarships page […]
ISS Don’t be a Turkey… Get your Travel Signature Event
Aloha e International Students, In preparation for holiday travel, the ISS office will be opening its office for students to […]
Special Student Relief for Students from Hong Kong
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on November 24, 2021, that F-1 students from Hong Kong may receive Special […]
H-1B Workshop
The H-1B specialty occupation work visa is a common option to many graduating students who may be thinking about continuing […]
U.S. DOS Expands Visa Interview Waiver
On September 14, 2021 the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that in-person visa interviews may be waived for: (1) […]
Special Student Relief to Burmese F-1 Students
On May 24, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Federal Register notice announcing the suspension of […]
President Biden Adds India to the List of COVID-19 Public Health Travel Ban Countries
April 30, 2021, President Biden signed a proclamation effective May 4, 2021, which bars entry of travelers coming from India. […]
F-1 Students Can Now Apply for OPT Online
On April 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that F-1 students are now able to file OPT […]