Aloha e International Students, In preparation for holiday travel, the ISS office will be opening its office for students to […]
Category Archives: J-1
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. […]
President Biden Extends Covid-19 Entry Bans
On January 25, President Biden extended Covid-related entry bans for travelers coming from the Schengen Area of Europe, Brazil, the […]
CDC to Require Negative COVID-19 Test for Air Travelers from the UK to the US.
Due to the new variant of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued […]
U.S. Department of State Announces Student Exceptions to Entry Bans
On July 16, the U.S. Department of State announced that certain travelers, including students, may qualify for National Interest Exceptions […]
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. […]