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Category Archives: J-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 […]
Digital Signature and Electronic Transmission of Form DS-2019 Effective April 27, 2023.
Updated: May 1, 2023 Digital Signature and Electronic Distribution of Form DS-2019 Effective April 27, 2023 On March 28, 2023 […]
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 […]
US DOS Extends EVP Program (J-1) COVID FAQs, but Limits Telework.
On April 22, 2022, BridgeUSA extended its general COVID-19 accommodations through June 30, 2023 but still conditioned on the requirement […]
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) […]
For Exchange Visitor (J students): Updates Posted on the Exchange Visitor Program COVID-19 Page
On July 2, 2021, the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) posted an update to the EVP Information on Coronavirus page requiring […]
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. […]