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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
ISS Request

Apply for immigration benefits by submitting an ISS Request.

Important updates that may require action or continued attention for further information

F-1/J-1 Student Alert: Federal Shutdown Risks And Required Student Action

Sticky October 1, 2025 October 1, 2025

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

Sticky September 11, 2025 September 11, 2025

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

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→

Email Updates Sent to ISS Students