News & Announcements

DHS CBP Entry Stamp showing F-1 status and duration of status

Important Update: Court Action on the D/S Rule

September 14, 2026

There has been an important update on the litigation challenging the Department of Homeland Security's rule that would have ended “Duration of Status” (D/S) for F-1...

English Conversation Groups Return September 21

September 4, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that our English Conversation Groups are returning for the fall semester.  Our English Conversation Groups will run on Mondays &...

Grad & Professional Students: Apply to be an OISS International Student Ambassador

September 3, 2026

OISS is excited to announce a new volunteer position for Graduate and Professional international students with our office for the upcoming academic year! Details are below...

Staff Updates at OISS

September 3, 2026

As we begin a new academic year, we want to share some changes to our advising team — a few goodbyes, and some exciting hellos. Please review below to ensure you know...

OISS Town Hall Webinar: Updates on Elimination of Duration of Status

September 2, 2026

This summer, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that will eliminate the current “duration of status” (D/S) policy for F and J...

Sept 22: Navigating Immigration: Entrepreneurship for Current Students

September 1, 2026

If you are an international student with an interest in starting a business but wonder whether you can start such a venture with your current immigration status or how the...

OISS Office Hours & Services

August 25, 2026

Welcome or welcome back to the start of the fall semester! With the new year, we have updated our services to give you more hands-on time with your desginated OISS Adviser....