International Student Services /issmanoa/ University of Hawaii at Manoa Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:37:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 /issmanoa/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-uhlogo1-1-32x32.png International Student Services /issmanoa/ 32 32 174395584 USCIS Updates Form I-765, Removes SSN Option /issmanoa/?p=15445 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:37:57 +0000 /issmanoa/?p=15445 On January 5, 2026, USCIS updated the form I-765. This edition, which includes the downloadable PDF and online form, removes […]

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]]> 15445 Expansion of U.S. Travel and Visa Restrictions /issmanoa/?p=15435 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:48:46 +0000 /issmanoa/?p=15435 A new federal proclamation has significantly expanded travel restrictions to 39 countries and individuals using Palestinian Authority travel documents. These […]

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]]> 15435 ISS Scholarship Applications Open /issmanoa/?p=15364 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:52:27 +0000 /issmanoa/?p=15364 The ISS Office has opened the following scholarship applications. Click on each link to open the scholarship applications. Spring Forward […]

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]]> 15364 H-1B Information Session /issmanoa/?p=15362 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:36:39 +0000 /issmanoa/?p=15362 Sponsored by International Student Services (ISS) The H-1B specialty occupation work visa provides an option to many graduating students who […]

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]]> 15362 U.S Govt Shutdown Impact on F-1/J-1 Student Status & Services /issmanoa/?p=15176 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:11:14 +0000 /issmanoa/?p=15176 (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 […]

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]]> 15176 F-1/J-1 Student Alert: Federal Shutdown Risks And Required Student Action /issmanoa/?p=15160 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:32:47 +0000 /issmanoa/?p=15160 What Continues to Function:  The federal government shutdown that began today, October 1, 2025, should not immediately stop your key […]

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]]> 15160 New U.S. Visa Policy: Interview Location Requirements /issmanoa/?p=15101 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:54 +0000 /issmanoa/?p=15101 (Email sent 9/11/2025 at approximately 6:00pm to ISS International Students) Dear International Students, This email contains critical information about a […]

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]]> 15101 New U.S. Visa Policy on Interview Locations /issmanoa/?p=15093 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:03:58 +0000 /issmanoa/?p=15093 Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State requires most nonimmigrant visa applicants, including F-1 and J-1 students, to […]

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]]> 15093 OPT Workshop – Fall 2025 /issmanoa/?p=15087 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:33:47 +0000 /issmanoa/?p=15087 Event dates: September 16, 2025 from 9am – 10am Presented by the International Student Services (ISS) office, the OPT workshop […]

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]]> 15087 DHS Terminates the 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status /issmanoa/?p=15085 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:22:24 +0000 /issmanoa/?p=15085 On Sep. 5, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the    termination of  Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for […]

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