Due to recent facilities issues and problematic conditions resulting from Hurricane Lala, all ISS-related events scheduled during Welcome Week (August 18-20) will be canceled. Alternative dates, locations and/or activities may be scheduled at a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Announcement
Important updates that may require action or continued attention for further information
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on M¨¡noa Campus for Students and Employees
The University of Hawai?i at M¨¡noa is offering a free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students and employees on the M¨¡noa campus on Tuesday,...Continue reading→
Vaccine Mandate Will Not Be Enforced to Attend In-Person Class in Fall 2021
On July 15, 2021 The University of ?Hawai?i President David Lassner announced the 10-campus University of Hawai?i (UH) system, including the University of Hawai?i...Continue reading→
Hawai?i Announced Pre-Travel Testing Agreement with Philippines Airlines and South Korea¡¯s Incheon International Airport
On Friday, July 9, 2021 Hawai?i Gov. David Ige announced that starting Thursday, July 15, 2021, travelers from the Philippines and from South Korea¡¯s...Continue reading→
Extension of Validity for National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) for Travelers from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen Area, the UK, Ireland and India.
On July 6, 2021, the US Department of State (DOS) announced that it will extend the validity of the National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) for...Continue reading→
For Exchange Visitor (J students): Updates Posted on the Exchange Visitor Program COVID-19 Page
On July 2, 2021, the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) posted an update to the EVP Information on Coronavirus page requiring national interest exception for...Continue reading→
Canada-Mexico ¡°Essential Travel¡± restrictions extended through July 21, 2021.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has extended, through July 21, 2021, COVID-19 restrictions, which allow entry to the United States through land ports...Continue reading→
Masks No Longer Required Outdoors
On May 25, Hawai'i State Governor David Ige announced that all individuals will no longer be required to wear a mask while outdoors, effective...Continue reading→
Special Student Relief to Burmese F-1 Students
On May 24, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Federal Register notice announcing the suspension of certain regulatory requirements for...Continue reading→
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma
On May 24, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice (FRN) designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18...Continue reading→
President Biden Adds India to the List of COVID-19 Public Health Travel Ban Countries
April 30, 2021, President Biden signed a proclamation effective May 4, 2021, which bars entry of travelers coming from India. This same type of...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....
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...
New U.S. Visa Policy: Interview Location Requirements
(Email sent 9/11/2025 at approximately 6:00pm...
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→
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→
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→
Events
Hosted Events or Activities from ISS or Â鶹´«Ă½Manoa<
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→
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→
New U.S. Visa Policy: Interview Location Requirements
(Email sent 9/11/2025 at approximately 6:00pm to...Continue reading→
