On July 16, the U.S. Department of State announced that certain travelers, including students, may qualify for National Interest Exceptions […]
Category Archives: F-1
U.S. Department of State Announces Phased Resumption of Visa Services
On July 14, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) posted the start of a phased resumption of visa services worldwide. […]
SEVP Rescinds July 6 Guidance for F-1 Enrollment in Fall 2020
On July 14, in a court hearing challenging the SEVP July 6 guidance, representatives for the government confirmed to the […]
SEVP Temporary enrollment exemptions for F-1 international students for fall 2020
Earlier Today, the following email went out to all of the ISS F-1 Students in regards to the Fall 2020 […]
U.S. Bans Entry of Certain Chinese F and J Students and Researchers
On May 29, President Trump issued a proclamation that bans the entry of certain Chinese students and researchers coming in […]
State Department Suspending Routine Visa Services
In response to the corona virus (COVID-19), the Department of State is suspending routine visa services in most countries. Routine […]
Reminder about Full-Time Enrollment, Spring 2020
Aloha Students, This is a reminder that if you are an F-1 or J-1 student who has not completed your […]
Visa Services Suspended at U.S. Embassy Bagdad
The U.S. Department of State has announced that as of January 1, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has suspended […]
Update on Optional Practical Training (OPT) Reporting
The Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) requires students on OPT to relate their employment to their field of study. Students […]
ISS Spring Forward Scholarships
Introducing the ISS Spring Forward Scholarships! These scholarships provide ~$1,000-3,000 awards for spring 2020 semester. Awards are paid directly to […]