ISS Services
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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.
Announcement
Important updates that may require action or continued attention for further information
Reports of USCIS Server Errors for OPT Application
The ISS office is aware of a USCIS server error that prevents students from paying and submitting their OPT application online, form I-765 Applications...Continue reading→
Understanding Health Insurance and Your Options
This presentation will go over how health insurance works in the U.S. By the end, you will have a better understanding of the general...Continue reading→
USCIS Extends EAD under TPS Designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
On June 20, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected...Continue reading→
FBI Warns of Scam Targeting Chinese Students
Chinese students be warned! On May 9, 2024, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the latest scam targeting Chinese communities, including university...Continue reading→
DHS Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Ethiopia
On March 22, 2024,? the Department of Homeland Security announced the upcoming extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia for 18...Continue reading→
DHS Announces Special Student Relief (SSR) for Students from Ethiopia
On April 12, 2024, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Special Student Relief (SSR) notice for students from Ethiopia from June...Continue reading→
DHS Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Burma (Myanmar)
March 25 Update: Article was updated to reflect the publication of the Federal Register notice on March 25, 2024. On March 22, 2024,? the...Continue reading→
DHS Announces Special Student Relief (SSR) for Students from Burma (Myanmar)
March 25 Update: Article was updated to reflect the publication of the Federal Register notice on March 25, 2024. On March 22, 2024, the...Continue reading→
DHS Announces Special Student Relief (SSR) Employment Benefits for F-1 Nonimmigrant Venezuelan Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship.
On March 11, 2024, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Special Student Relief (SSR) notice for Venezuelan students, providing Special Student...Continue reading→
DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Announcing the Extensions of Re-Registration Periods for Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan
On December 14, 2023 the Department of Homeland Security published a Federal Register notice reiterating the extension of the period for re-registration for beneficiaries...Continue reading→
Important Communications
Email Updates Sent to ISS Students
Expansion of U.S. Travel and Visa Restrictions
A new federal proclamation has significantly...
F-1/J-1 Student Alert: Federal Shutdown Risks And Required Student Action
What Continues to Function:? The federal...
New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations
Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S....
DHS Proposed Rule to Eliminate “Duration of Status¡± Could Significantly Change F-1 & J-1 Student Status
On August 28, 2025, the U.S....
Fall 2026 OPT Workshops and Q&A Sessions
The following OPT workshops and Q&A...
Upcoming Events for New International Students
Aloha New International Students, We apologize...
ISS Welcome Week Events CANCELLED. August 18-20
Due to recent facilities issues and...
Pre-Arrival Information Series – Fall 2026
Hosted by the International Student Services...
USCIS Updates Form I-765, Removes SSN Option
On January 5, 2026, USCIS updated...
ISS Scholarship Applications Open
The ISS Office has opened the...
H-1B Information Session
Sponsored by International Student Services (ISS)...
U.S Govt Shutdown Impact on F-1/J-1 Student Status & Services
(Email sent 10/01/2025 at approximately 6:10pm...
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→
Fall 2026 OPT Workshops and Q&A Sessions
The following OPT workshops and Q&A sessions are intended mainly for F-1 students who will be finishing their programs soon and wanting to get...Continue reading→
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 work rescheduling some of...Continue reading→
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 be canceled. Alternative dates,...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→
Events
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Expansion of U.S. Travel and Visa Restrictions
A new federal proclamation has significantly expanded...Continue reading→
F-1/J-1 Student Alert: Federal Shutdown Risks And Required Student Action
What Continues to Function:? The federal government...Continue reading→
New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations
Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department...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→
Fall 2026 OPT Workshops and Q&A Sessions
The following OPT workshops and Q&A sessions...Continue reading→
Upcoming Events for New International Students
Aloha New International Students, We apologize for...Continue reading→
ISS Welcome Week Events CANCELLED. August 18-20
Due to recent facilities issues and problematic...Continue reading→
Pre-Arrival Information Series – Fall 2026
Hosted by the International Student Services (ISS)...Continue reading→
USCIS Updates Form I-765, Removes SSN Option
On January 5, 2026, USCIS updated the...Continue reading→
ISS Scholarship Applications Open
The ISS Office has opened the following...Continue reading→
H-1B Information Session
Sponsored by International Student Services (ISS) The...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...Continue reading→
