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U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Update

March 6, 2025 March 6, 2025

On February 18, 2025 the Department of State announced an Interview Waiver Update that changes the eligibility requirements for nonimmigrant visa applicants who may... Continue reading→

DHS Terminates the 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

February 6, 2025 March 5, 2025

On Feb. 1, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem decided to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the 2023 designation for Venezuela. TPS... Continue reading→

DHS Publishes Extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela

January 10, 2025 January 15, 2025

(This article has been updated January 15th to include additional Federal Register Notices) On January 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)... Continue reading→

GeoBlue International Student Health Insurance Plan

December 27, 2024 December 27, 2024

International Student Services (ISS), Office of Global Engagement, would like to notify students of another health insurance option that meets UH minimum coverage requirements.... Continue reading→

ISS Reminders and Winter Break Operations 2024

December 3, 2024 January 13, 2025

Please see the following reminders to help you plan any immigration requests for the end of the Fall 2024 semester and Winter Break. Student... Continue reading→

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U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Update

DHS Terminates the 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

DHS Publishes Extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela

GeoBlue International Student Health Insurance Plan

ISS Reminders and Winter Break Operations 2024

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