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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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Request a Travel Signature and see requirements for travel outside the U.S. while still in your program
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Apply for immigration benefits by submitting an ISS Request.

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DHS Proposed Rule to Eliminate “Duration of Status” Could Significantly Change F-1 & J-1 Student Status

Sticky September 2, 2025 September 2, 2025

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→

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ISS Launches New Request Portal

July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025

The ISS Office will be launching its new student request portal starting this July. It will be using the Kuali Build Forms system, which...Continue reading→

Updates on Visa Appointments and Travel Restrictions

June 19, 2025 June 19, 2025

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→

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