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.
ISS Tuition Scholarships Application Now Open
ISS Tuition Scholarships Application Now Open for Summer 2018 and Academic Year 2018-19. Please go to the Scholarships page to apply and get more...Continue reading→
All Non-Immigrant Visa Operations Suspended in Russia
The U.S. Department of State’s Mission to Russia has suspended all nonimmigrant visa operations effective August 23, 2017. Operations in Moscow will resume on...Continue reading→
IUSS Changes to 3.0 GPA Eligibility
For the 2018-19, the cumulative GPA minimum required to qualify for the International Undergraduate Student Scholarship (IUSS) has changed to 3.0.Continue reading→
Post-Graduation Employment Options for F-1 Students
This session is primarily for F-1 students. It will cover best practices and strategies for students seeking employment through OPT, and transitioning to H-1B...Continue reading→
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New U.S. Visa Policy: Interview Location Requirements
(Email sent 9/11/2025 at approximately 6:00pm...
New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations
Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S....
OPT Workshop – Fall 2025
Event dates: September 16, 2025 from...
DHS Terminates the 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On Sep. 5, 2025, Secretary of...
DHS Proposed Rule to Eliminate “Duration of Status” Could Significantly Change F-1 & J-1 Student Status
On August 28, 2025, the U.S....
Visa Updates: Changes to Visa Reciprocity & In-Person Visa Interview Requirements
(Email sent 8/20/2025 at approximately 12:00pm...
Visa Updates – Reciprocity and Interviews
The U.S. Department of State has...
ISS Welcome Week – Fall 2025
Event Dates: August 18 (Tues) to...
ISS Pre-Arrival Information Series
Events During: July 23 (Wed) to...
ISS Launches New Request Portal
The ISS Office will be launching...
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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→
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New U.S. Visa Policy: Interview Location Requirements
(Email sent 9/11/2025 at approximately 6:00pm to...Continue reading→
New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations
Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department...Continue reading→
OPT Workshop – Fall 2025
Event dates: September 16, 2025 from 9am...Continue reading→
DHS Terminates the 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On Sep. 5, 2025, Secretary of Homeland...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...Continue reading→
Visa Updates: Changes to Visa Reciprocity & In-Person Visa Interview Requirements
(Email sent 8/20/2025 at approximately 12:00pm to...Continue reading→
Visa Updates – Reciprocity and Interviews
The U.S. Department of State has recently...Continue reading→
ISS Welcome Week – Fall 2025
Event Dates: August 18 (Tues) to August...Continue reading→
ISS Pre-Arrival Information Series
Events During: July 23 (Wed) to August...Continue reading→
ISS Launches New Request Portal
The ISS Office will be launching its...Continue reading→
