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
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→
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→
New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations
Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State requires most nonimmigrant visa applicants, including F-1 and J-1 students, to schedule their visa interviews...Continue reading→
DHS Proposed Rule to Eliminate “Duration of Status” Could Significantly Change F-1 & J-1 Student Status
On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (90 FR 42070) titled Establishing...Continue reading→
Important Communications
Email Updates Sent to ISS Students
U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Update
(Email sent 3/6/2025 at approximately 6pm)...
News
Recent Updates For International Students
U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Update
On February 18, 2025 the Department of State announced an Interview Waiver Update that changes the eligibility requirements for nonimmigrant visa applicants who may...Continue reading→
DHS Terminates the 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On Feb. 1, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem decided to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the 2023 designation for Venezuela. TPS...Continue reading→
Events
Hosted Events or Activities from ISS or UH Manoa<
H-1B and Beyond on Oct. 25, 2018 (Updated 10/18/2018)
ISS will host a Honolulu-based immigration attorney,...Continue reading→
ISA Welcome Party
The International Student Association (ISA) will be...Continue reading→
Post-Graduation Employment Options for F-1 Students
This session is primarily for F-1 students....Continue reading→
