The U.S. Department of State has announced that as of January 1, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has suspended […]
Category Archives: F-1
Update on Optional Practical Training (OPT) Reporting
The Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) requires students on OPT to relate their employment to their field of study. Students […]
ISS Spring Forward Scholarships
Introducing the ISS Spring Forward Scholarships! These scholarships provide ~$1,000-3,000 awards for spring 2020 semester. Awards are paid directly to […]
Important UPDATE on I-901 SEVIS Fees for NEW International Students
Aloha, ISS has received important news regarding SEVIS fees relevant for new incoming international students. Starting June 24, 2019, the […]
ISS Reminders & Winter Break Operations 2018
To help you with your end-of-semester plans, we have provided upcoming ISS deadlines and adjustments to normal hours of operation. […]
H-1B and Beyond on Nov. 14, 2018
ISS will have another session on H-1B on Wednesday, November 14, from 3 to 4 pm, in QLCSS room 412. […]
H-1B and Beyond on Oct. 25, 2018 (Updated 10/18/2018)
ISS will host a Honolulu-based immigration attorney, who will discuss post-graduate employment-based visa options for students interested in extending their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Counseling and Legal Resources
On-Campus Advising/Counseling Counseling and Student Development Center Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office Gender Equity, Office of Judicial Affairs, Office of […]