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
ISS Tuition Scholarships Application Now Open
ISS Tuition Scholarships Application Now Open for Summer 2018 and Academic Year 2018-19. Please go to the Scholarships page to apply and get more...Continue reading→
All Non-Immigrant Visa Operations Suspended in Russia
The U.S. Department of State’s Mission to Russia has suspended all nonimmigrant visa operations effective August 23, 2017. Operations in Moscow will resume on...Continue reading→
IUSS Changes to 3.0 GPA Eligibility
For the 2018-19, the cumulative GPA minimum required to qualify for the International Undergraduate Student Scholarship (IUSS) has changed to 3.0.Continue reading→
Post-Graduation Employment Options for F-1 Students
This session is primarily for F-1 students. It will cover best practices and strategies for students seeking employment through OPT, and transitioning to H-1B...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
ISS Tuition Scholarships Application Now Open
ISS Tuition Scholarships Application Now Open for Summer 2018 and Academic Year 2018-19. Please go to the Scholarships page to apply and get more...Continue reading→
All Non-Immigrant Visa Operations Suspended in Russia
The U.S. Department of State’s Mission to Russia has suspended all nonimmigrant visa operations effective August 23, 2017. Operations in Moscow will resume on...Continue reading→
IUSS Changes to 3.0 GPA Eligibility
For the 2018-19, the cumulative GPA minimum required to qualify for the International Undergraduate Student Scholarship (IUSS) has changed to 3.0.Continue reading→
Post-Graduation Employment Options for F-1 Students
This session is primarily for F-1 students. It will cover best practices and strategies for students seeking employment through OPT, and transitioning to H-1B...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→
