The ISS Office will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your understanding.
ISS Services
Remote Advisor Appointment
Use STAR Balance to schedule an appointment with an ISS advisor via phone or ZOOM.
Travel Signature
Request a Travel Signature and see requirements for travel outside the U.S. while still in your program
Student Request
Apply for immigration benefits by submitting student requests and filedropping completed forms.
News
DHS Announces Special Student Relief (SSR) Employment Benefits to Lebanese Students
On October 17, 2024, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Special Student Relief (SSR) notice for students from Lebanon from July...Continue reading→
DHS Offers Protections for Lebanese Nationals Currently in the United States
DHS announces certain Lebanese nationals will be eligible for DED and TPS, allowing them to work and temporarily remain in the United States On...Continue reading→
Reports of USCIS Server Errors for OPT Application
The ISS office is aware of a USCIS server error that prevents students from paying and submitting their OPT application online, form I-765 Applications...Continue reading→
Understanding Health Insurance and Your Options
This presentation will go over how health insurance works in the U.S. By the end, you will have a better understanding of the general...Continue reading→
USCIS Extends EAD under TPS Designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
On June 20, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected...Continue reading→
Important Communications
REAL ID Requirements for U.S. Domestic Air Travel From May 7, 2025
(Email sent 5/2/2025 at approximately 6pm)...
Alien Registration and Carrying Immigration Documents
(Email sent 4/11/2025 at approximately 6pm)...
Important Updates and Support for International Students, Faculty & Scholars
(Email sent 4/2/2025 at approximately 6pm)...