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
GeoBlue International Student Health Insurance Plan
International Student Services (ISS), Office of Global Engagement, would like to notify students of another health insurance option that meets UH minimum coverage requirements....Continue reading→
ISS Reminders and Winter Break Operations 2024
Please see the following reminders to help you plan any immigration requests for the end of the Fall 2024 semester and Winter Break. Student...Continue reading→
DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status
On November 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Federal Registration notice designating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Lebanon...Continue reading→
DHS Announces Special Student Relief Authorization for Lebanese Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship
On November 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Special Student Relief (SSR)...Continue reading→
ISS Scholarship Applications Open
The ISS Office has opened the following scholarship applications. Click on the link to open the scholarship application. Spring Forward Scholarship (for spring 2025...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→
GSO Immigration Workshop
The ISS would like to inform you of an immigration webinar being hosted by the UH Mānoa Graduate Student Organization (GSO). This is a...Continue reading→
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→
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