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
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→
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<
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→
