Announcement
Important updates that may require action or continued attention for further information
Useful Links For New Students
Not every answer can be in one location and sometimes new students need a guidance to find what they’re looking for. Here’s some useful...Continue reading→
Student Housing Move-In Dates
If you have received on-campus student housing, then make sure you know the dates for moving in. You should have received your move-in time...Continue reading→
Welina Manoa
Welina Mānoa is a campus-wide collaborative event focusing on new students, and led by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Students. Please mark...Continue reading→
Welcome Week Orientation, August 13-16
The International Student Services Office's Welcome Week Orientation is August 13-16, providing opportunities for incoming international students to meet other students and staff, as...Continue reading→
Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban 3.0
In a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld what has come to be known as "Travel Ban 3.0." Read the Court's full opinion....Continue reading→
Changes to OPT Reporting
On March 23, 2018, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) launched the SEVP Portal. The portal is a tool that F-1 students on...Continue reading→
F-1 Program Extensions No Longer Require Proof of Funds
ISS has removed the proof of funding requirement for F-1 program extensions. J-1 students must still show proof of funding (e.g., bank statement) supporting...Continue reading→
International Night 2018: Home Away from Home
International Night celebrates University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s cultural diversity through performances and interactive culture booths. Organized annually since 1999 by the International Student...Continue reading→
Application RE-OPENS for the International Undergraduate Student Scholarship AY2018-19
This application is for late applicants who will be put on a wait-list. A “wait-list” means that your application will be reviewed, ranked and...Continue reading→
Changes to Executive Order (Jan 26, 2018)
Background On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed a new Executive Order 13780 entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into The United...Continue reading→
Important Communications
Email Updates Sent to ISS Students
News
Recent Updates For International Students
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→
Events
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