News & Announcements

Summer Travel Considerations & Reminders

April 27, 2026

Summer is almost here so here are a few important reminders regarding travel!  Considering international travel? There are risks for international students and...

Update to OISS Evening Hours (Effective May 4)

April 21, 2026

As the spring semester comes to a close, OISS will be adjusting our office hours. Beginning May 4 (Monday), evening hours (5–9pm) will be discontinued for the remainder...

Updated Policy on Nonimmigrant Visa Applications in a Third Country

December 12, 2025

Effective September 6, 2025 (updated on December 12, 2025), the Department of State (DoS) announced that non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants, including those for F-1, J-...

USCIS Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Fee Requirement

October 22, 2025

On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, introducing a significant new requirement for some H-1B visa...

Hang at the OasISS!

September 8, 2025

Last semester we introduced a new wellness and hangout space at OISS, which you helped us name The OasISS!  Over the last two weeks it's gone through a much-needed...

Update Regarding Department of State Statement on Visa Revocations

May 29, 2025

Dear Incoming and Current Students and Scholars from China and Hong Kong, Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a press statement on May 28, 2025, indicating that the...

Graduating in December? Apply Now for F-1 OPT

November 1, 2023

F-1 students who are completing their degree requirements this fall and who plan to work in the U.S. starting this spring need to apply NOW in order to receive the work...