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.
Fall 2026 OPT Workshops and Q&A Sessions
The following OPT workshops and Q&A sessions are intended mainly for F-1 students who will be finishing their programs soon and wanting to get...Continue reading→
Upcoming Events for New International Students
Aloha New International Students, We apologize for the cancellation of our Welcome Week events, but we are already hard at work rescheduling some of...Continue reading→
ISS Welcome Week Events CANCELLED. August 18-20
Due to recent facilities issues and problematic conditions resulting from Hurricane Lala, all ISS-related events scheduled during Welcome Week will be canceled. Alternative dates,...Continue reading→
Pre-Arrival Information Series – Fall 2026
Hosted by the International Student Services (ISS) Office Aloha e New International Students! SIGN UP HERE by Sunday, July 19, 2026 to attend our...Continue reading→
USCIS Updates Form I-765, Removes SSN Option
On January 5, 2026, USCIS updated the form I-765. This edition, which includes the downloadable PDF and online form, removes the option to apply...Continue reading→
Expansion of U.S. Travel and Visa Restrictions
A new federal proclamation has significantly expanded travel restrictions to 39 countries and individuals using Palestinian Authority travel documents. These measures impact visa issuance...Continue reading→
ISS Scholarship Applications Open
The ISS Office has opened the following scholarship applications. Click on each link to open the scholarship applications. Spring Forward Scholarship (for spring 2026...Continue reading→
H-1B Information Session
Sponsored by International Student Services (ISS) The H-1B specialty occupation work visa provides an option to many graduating students who may be thinking about...Continue reading→
U.S Govt Shutdown Impact on F-1/J-1 Student Status & Services
(Email sent 10/01/2025 at approximately 6:10pm HST to ISS International Students) Aloha F-1/J-1 Students, We are writing to inform you that the partial U.S....Continue reading→
F-1/J-1 Student Alert: Federal Shutdown Risks And Required Student Action
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→
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Expansion of U.S. Travel and Visa Restrictions
A new federal proclamation has significantly...
F-1/J-1 Student Alert: Federal Shutdown Risks And Required Student Action
What Continues to Function: The federal...
New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations
Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S....
DHS Proposed Rule to Eliminate “Duration of Status” Could Significantly Change F-1 & J-1 Student Status
On August 28, 2025, the U.S....
Fall 2026 OPT Workshops and Q&A Sessions
The following OPT workshops and Q&A...
Upcoming Events for New International Students
Aloha New International Students, We apologize...
ISS Welcome Week Events CANCELLED. August 18-20
Due to recent facilities issues and...
Pre-Arrival Information Series – Fall 2026
Hosted by the International Student Services...
USCIS Updates Form I-765, Removes SSN Option
On January 5, 2026, USCIS updated...
ISS Scholarship Applications Open
The ISS Office has opened the...
H-1B Information Session
Sponsored by International Student Services (ISS)...
U.S Govt Shutdown Impact on F-1/J-1 Student Status & Services
(Email sent 10/01/2025 at approximately 6:10pm...
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Alien Registration & Carrying Immigration Documents
Alien Registration As of April 11, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires certain non-U.S. citizens to complete the Alien Registration Requirement...Continue reading→
Important Updates and Support for International Students, Faculty & Scholars
(Email sent 4/2/2025 at approximately 6pm) Sending on behalf of Brent White, Chief Global Officer: Dear International Students, Faculty, Scholars, Researchers, and Sabbatical Visitors,...Continue reading→
UH hosts ‘Know Your Rights’ Immigration Law Webinar
Event Date: 03/31/2025 (Monday) 10:30AM to Noon The ISS Office is republishing information obtained March 25, 2025 provided by the University of Hawai’i for...Continue reading→
Travel Advisory for International Students
(Email sent 3/19/2025 at approximately 12pm) Dear International Students, The International Student Services would like to bring your attention to the recent reports of...Continue reading→
U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Update
(Email sent 3/6/2025 at approximately 6pm) Aloha International Students, On February 18, 2025 the Department of State announced an Interview Waiver Update that changes...Continue reading→
U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Update
On February 18, 2025 the Department of State announced an Interview Waiver Update that changes the eligibility requirements for nonimmigrant visa applicants who may...Continue reading→
OPT and Career Workshop
Event Date: 03/06/2025 (THURS) 10AM to 1pm We are excited to invite you to a 3-Part OPT and Career Workshop that will help you...Continue reading→
DHS Terminates the 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On Feb. 1, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem decided to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the 2023 designation for Venezuela. TPS...Continue reading→
Optional Practical Training Q&A Sessions
For those interested in Optional Practical Training (OPT), ISS will be hosting two Q&A sessions to help you understand what OPT is (including STEM...Continue reading→
DHS Publishes Extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela
(This article has been updated January 15th to include additional Federal Register Notices) On January 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...Continue reading→
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Updates on Visa Appointments and Travel Restrictions
U.S. Visa Interview Resumption and New Social...Continue reading→
Updates on Visa Appointments
(Email sent 6/19/2025 at approximately 6:00pm to...Continue reading→
New U.S Travel Restrictions Effective June 9, 2025
(Email sent 6/06/2025 at approximately 8:45am to...Continue reading→
New U.S Travel Restrictions Effective June 9, 2025
On Wednesday, June 4, the White House...Continue reading→
Visa Interview Availability Update -May 29 DOS Press Briefing
(Email sent 5/30/2025 at approximately 1:00pm to...Continue reading→
IMPORTANT: U.S. Visa policy changes
(Email sent 5/29/2025 at approximately 9am to...Continue reading→
Important Update: Temporary Pause on New International Student Visa Interview Appointments
(Email sent 5/28/2025 at approximately 12:10pm) Dear...Continue reading→
REAL ID Requirements for U.S. Domestic Air Travel From May 7, 2025
(Email sent 5/2/2025 at approximately 6pm) Dear...Continue reading→
Alien Registration and Carrying Immigration Documents
(Email sent 4/11/2025 at approximately 6pm) Dear...Continue reading→
USCIS Announces Screening of Social Media Activity
On April 9, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and...Continue reading→
