The following OPT workshops and Q&A sessions are intended mainly for F-1 students who will be finishing their programs soon […]
Category Archives: News
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
ISS Scholarship Applications Open
The ISS Office has opened the following scholarship applications. Click on each link to open the scholarship applications. Spring Forward […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]