Announcement
Important updates that may require action or continued attention for further information
New U.S. Visa Policy: Interview Location Requirements
(Email sent 9/11/2025 at approximately 6:00pm to ISS International Students) Dear International Students, This email contains critical information about a new U.S. visa policy...Continue reading→
New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations
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→
OPT Workshop – Fall 2025
Event dates: September 16, 2025 from 9am – 10am Presented by the International Student Services (ISS) office, the OPT workshop is for students who...Continue reading→
DHS Terminates the 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On Sep. 5, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela under the 2021...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 of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (90 FR 42070) titled Establishing...Continue reading→
Visa Updates: Changes to Visa Reciprocity & In-Person Visa Interview Requirements
(Email sent 8/20/2025 at approximately 12:00pm to ISS International Students) Aloha International Students, We are writing to inform you of two important updates regarding...Continue reading→
Visa Updates – Reciprocity and Interviews
The U.S. Department of State has recently announced two significant policy changes that will impact international students traveling outside the U.S. These updates affect...Continue reading→
ISS Welcome Week – Fall 2025
Event Dates: August 18 (Tues) to August 22 (Fri) Presented by the International Student Services (ISS) Office, the Welcome Week for new international students...Continue reading→
ISS Pre-Arrival Information Series
Events During: July 23 (Wed) to August 14 (Thu) For New International Students looking for information and assistance. The ISS Pre-arrival Information Series are...Continue reading→
ISS Launches New Request Portal
The ISS Office will be launching its new student request portal starting this July. It will be using the Kuali Build Forms system, which...Continue reading→
Important Communications
Email Updates Sent to ISS Students
News
Recent Updates For International Students
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→
Events
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