ISS Services
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Remote Advisor Appointment
Use STAR Balance to schedule an appointment with an ISS advisor via phone or ZOOM.
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Travel Signature
Request a Travel Signature and see requirements for travel outside the U.S. while still in your program
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ISS Request
Apply for immigration benefits by submitting an ISS Request.
Announcement
Important updates that may require action or continued attention for further information
Fall 2026 OPT Workshops and Q&A Sessions
The following OPT workshops and Q&A sessions are intended mainly for F-1 students who will be finishing their programs soon and wanting to get...Continue reading→
Upcoming Events for New International Students
Aloha New International Students, We apologize for the cancellation of our Welcome Week events, but we are already hard at work rescheduling some of...Continue reading→
ISS Welcome Week Events CANCELLED. August 18-20
Due to recent facilities issues and problematic conditions resulting from Hurricane Lala, all ISS-related events scheduled during Welcome Week will be canceled. Alternative dates,...Continue reading→
Pre-Arrival Information Series – Fall 2026
Hosted by the International Student Services (ISS) Office Aloha e New International Students! SIGN UP HERE by Sunday, July 19, 2026 to attend our...Continue reading→
USCIS Updates Form I-765, Removes SSN Option
On January 5, 2026, USCIS updated the form I-765. This edition, which includes the downloadable PDF and online form, removes the option to apply...Continue reading→
Expansion of U.S. Travel and Visa Restrictions
A new federal proclamation has significantly expanded travel restrictions to 39 countries and individuals using Palestinian Authority travel documents. These measures impact visa issuance...Continue reading→
ISS Scholarship Applications Open
The ISS Office has opened the following scholarship applications. Click on each link to open the scholarship applications. Spring Forward Scholarship (for spring 2026...Continue reading→
H-1B Information Session
Sponsored by International Student Services (ISS) The H-1B specialty occupation work visa provides an option to many graduating students who may be thinking about...Continue reading→
U.S Govt Shutdown Impact on F-1/J-1 Student Status & Services
(Email sent 10/01/2025 at approximately 6:10pm HST to ISS International Students) Aloha F-1/J-1 Students, We are writing to inform you that the partial U.S....Continue reading→
F-1/J-1 Student Alert: Federal Shutdown Risks And Required Student Action
What Continues to Function: The federal government shutdown that began today, October 1, 2025, should not immediately stop your key immigration processes. Most critical...Continue reading→
Important Communications
Email Updates Sent to ISS Students
New U.S. Visa Policy: Interview Location Requirements
(Email sent 9/11/2025 at approximately 6:00pm...
New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations
Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S....
OPT Workshop – Fall 2025
Event dates: September 16, 2025 from...
DHS Terminates the 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On Sep. 5, 2025, Secretary of...
DHS Proposed Rule to Eliminate “Duration of Status” Could Significantly Change F-1 & J-1 Student Status
On August 28, 2025, the U.S....
Visa Updates: Changes to Visa Reciprocity & In-Person Visa Interview Requirements
(Email sent 8/20/2025 at approximately 12:00pm...
Visa Updates – Reciprocity and Interviews
The U.S. Department of State has...
ISS Welcome Week – Fall 2025
Event Dates: August 18 (Tues) to...
ISS Pre-Arrival Information Series
Events During: July 23 (Wed) to...
ISS Launches New Request Portal
The ISS Office will be launching...
News
Recent Updates For International Students
Updates on Visa Appointments and Travel Restrictions
U.S. Visa Interview Resumption and New Social Media Review Policy On June 18, 2025 the U.S. Department of State announced that “overseas posts will...Continue reading→
Updates on Visa Appointments
(Email sent 6/19/2025 at approximately 6:00pm to ISS International Students) Aloha International Students, The U.S. Department of State has announced that visa interviews will...Continue reading→
New U.S Travel Restrictions Effective June 9, 2025
(Email sent 6/06/2025 at approximately 8:45am to ISS International Students) Dear International Students, On June 4, 2025, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation...Continue reading→
New U.S Travel Restrictions Effective June 9, 2025
On Wednesday, June 4, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation announcing new restrictions on the entry of certain foreign nationals into the U.S.....Continue reading→
Visa Interview Availability Update -May 29 DOS Press Briefing
(Email sent 5/30/2025 at approximately 1:00pm to ISS International Students) Dear International Students, We’re writing to share updates from the U.S. Department of State’s May...Continue reading→
IMPORTANT: U.S. Visa policy changes
(Email sent 5/29/2025 at approximately 9am to ISS International Students from China and Hong Kong) Sending on behalf of Brent White, Chief Global Officer:...Continue reading→
Important Update: Temporary Pause on New International Student Visa Interview Appointments
(Email sent 5/28/2025 at approximately 12:10pm) Dear New and Continuing International Students, We want to share a developing update that may affect international students...Continue reading→
REAL ID Requirements for U.S. Domestic Air Travel From May 7, 2025
(Email sent 5/2/2025 at approximately 6pm) Dear International Students, Beginning May 7, 2025, all air travelers, aged 18 and older, flying within the U.S....Continue reading→
Alien Registration and Carrying Immigration Documents
(Email sent 4/11/2025 at approximately 6pm) Dear International Students, We hope this message finds you well. The ISS office would like to share important...Continue reading→
USCIS Announces Screening of Social Media Activity
On April 9, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on its website that they will begin considering: aliens’ antisemitic activity on social...Continue reading→
Events
Hosted Events or Activities from ISS or UH Manoa<
Alien Registration & Carrying Immigration Documents
Alien Registration As of April 11, 2025,...Continue reading→
Important Updates and Support for International Students, Faculty & Scholars
(Email sent 4/2/2025 at approximately 6pm) Sending...Continue reading→
UH hosts ‘Know Your Rights’ Immigration Law Webinar
Event Date: 03/31/2025 (Monday) 10:30AM to Noon...Continue reading→
Travel Advisory for International Students
(Email sent 3/19/2025 at approximately 12pm) Dear...Continue reading→
U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Update
(Email sent 3/6/2025 at approximately 6pm) Aloha...Continue reading→
U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Update
On February 18, 2025 the Department of...Continue reading→
OPT and Career Workshop
Event Date: 03/06/2025 (THURS) 10AM to 1pm...Continue reading→
DHS Terminates the 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On Feb. 1, 2025, Secretary of Homeland...Continue reading→
Optional Practical Training Q&A Sessions
For those interested in Optional Practical Training...Continue reading→
DHS Publishes Extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela
(This article has been updated January 15th...Continue reading→
