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
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→
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
Apply for the International Undergraduate Student Scholarship (IUSS) now!
The International Undergraduate Student Scholarship (IUSS) application for academic year 2019-20 is now available. The scholarship is worth $10,000 per year. Eligible new and...Continue reading→
Mānoa International Education Week 2018
The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa is celebrating Mānoa International Education Week, November 13-17, 2018. All week is a show case of various cultures...Continue reading→
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. November 12, 22-23 December...Continue reading→
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. A Honolulu-based immigration attorney...Continue reading→
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 stay in the U.S....Continue reading→
College of Ed. October Workshops
Sponsored by UHM SEED IDEAS, the College of Education Office of Student Academic Services is organizing 4 workshops particularly designed for international students....Continue reading→
ISA Welcome Party
The International Student Association (ISA) will be hosting a Welcome Party to kick off the new semester! The Welcome Party will be on September 13...Continue reading→
ISS Closed for Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 3, is a federal and state holiday, called "Labor Day." ISS will be closed along with the rest of campus. Generally, most...Continue reading→
UHM Extends Add/Drop Deadline
Due to Hurricane Lane, UHM has extended the deadline to add or drop courses to August 31, by 4:00 pm. This is also the...Continue reading→
UHM Campus Closed 8/23-8/26
In accordance with the UH Alert below, the ISS Office will be closed on Thursday (8/23) and Friday (8/24). All submitted requests for benefits...Continue reading→
Events
Hosted Events or Activities from ISS or UH Manoa<
New U.S. Visa Policy: Interview Location Requirements
(Email sent 9/11/2025 at approximately 6:00pm to...Continue reading→
New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations
Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department...Continue reading→
OPT Workshop – Fall 2025
Event dates: September 16, 2025 from 9am...Continue reading→
DHS Terminates the 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On Sep. 5, 2025, Secretary of Homeland...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...Continue reading→
Visa Updates: Changes to Visa Reciprocity & In-Person Visa Interview Requirements
(Email sent 8/20/2025 at approximately 12:00pm to...Continue reading→
Visa Updates – Reciprocity and Interviews
The U.S. Department of State has recently...Continue reading→
ISS Welcome Week – Fall 2025
Event Dates: August 18 (Tues) to August...Continue reading→
ISS Pre-Arrival Information Series
Events During: July 23 (Wed) to August...Continue reading→
ISS Launches New Request Portal
The ISS Office will be launching its...Continue reading→
