Announcement
Important updates that may require action or continued attention for further information
New U.S Travel Restrictions Effective June 9, 2025
On Wednesday, June 4, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation announcing new restrictions on the entry of certain foreign nationals into the U.S.....Continue reading→
Visa Interview Availability Update -May 29 DOS Press Briefing
(Email sent 5/30/2025 at approximately 1:00pm to ISS International Students) Dear International Students, We¡¯re writing to share updates from the?U.S. Department of State¡¯s May...Continue reading→
IMPORTANT: U.S. Visa policy changes
(Email sent 5/29/2025 at approximately 9am to ISS International Students from China and Hong Kong) Sending on behalf of Brent White, Chief Global Officer:...Continue reading→
Important Update: Temporary Pause on New International Student Visa Interview Appointments
(Email sent 5/28/2025 at approximately 12:10pm) Dear New and Continuing International Students, We want to share a developing update that may affect international students...Continue reading→
REAL ID Requirements for U.S. Domestic Air Travel From May 7, 2025
(Email sent 5/2/2025 at approximately 6pm) Dear International Students,? Beginning May 7, 2025, all air travelers, aged 18 and older, flying within the U.S....Continue reading→
Alien Registration and Carrying Immigration Documents
(Email sent 4/11/2025 at approximately 6pm) Dear International Students, We hope this message finds you well. The ISS office would like to share important...Continue reading→
USCIS Announces Screening of Social Media Activity
On April 9, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on its website that they will begin considering: aliens¡¯ antisemitic activity on social...Continue reading→
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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵors,...Continue reading→
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ 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→
Important Communications
Email Updates Sent to ISS Students
News
Recent Updates For International Students
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 measures impact visa issuance...Continue reading→
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 immigration processes. Most critical...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→
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→
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, 2026 to attend our...Continue reading→
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 the option to apply...Continue reading→
ISS Scholarship Applications Open
The ISS Office has opened the following scholarship applications. Click on each link to open the scholarship applications. Spring Forward Scholarship (for spring 2026...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→
U.S Govt Shutdown Impact on F-1/J-1 Student Status & Services
(Email sent 10/01/2025 at approximately 6:10pm HST to ISS International Students) Aloha F-1/J-1 Students, We are writing to inform you that the partial U.S....Continue reading→
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→
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→
Events
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