On May 29, President Trump issued a proclamation that bans the entry of certain Chinese students and researchers coming in […]
Category Archives: F-1
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 […]
Important UPDATE on I-901 SEVIS Fees for NEW International Students
Aloha, ISS has received important news regarding SEVIS fees relevant for new incoming international students. Starting June 24, 2019, the […]
ISS Reminders & Winter Break Operations 2018
To help you with your end-of-semester plans, we have provided upcoming ISS deadlines and adjustments to normal hours of operation. […]
H-1B and Beyond on Nov. 14, 2018
ISS will have another session on H-1B on Wednesday, November 14, from 3 to 4 pm, in QLCSS room 412. […]
H-1B and Beyond on Oct. 25, 2018 (Updated 10/18/2018)
ISS will host a Honolulu-based immigration attorney, who will discuss post-graduate employment-based visa options for students interested in extending their […]