News & Announcements

Be Our Next #HumansofOISS on Instagram!

September 9, 2025

If you aren't following OISS on Instagram, you should be! We are continuing to curate a vibrant #HumansofOISS series on Instagram (@yaleoiss). This series features photos...

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...

OISS Town Hall Webinar: Updates on Duration of Status Proposed Rule

September 4, 2025

Update: view the Town Hall Recording & Slides here. Join the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) for a town hall webinar to discuss the recent notice...

DHS Proposes to Replace Duration of Status with Fixed Periods of Stay for F & J Nonimmigrants

August 28, 2025

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to end “duration of status” (D/S) for F and J...

Coming Soon October 1, 2025

OISS Transitioning to MyOISS on October 1, 2025

July 21, 2025

Dear Colleagues, We are excited to share some important and long-awaited news! OISS will officially transition to a new database platform for international...

Department of State Announces Enhanced Social Media Vetting and Resumption of Visa Interview Scheduling

June 20, 2025

Dear current and incoming international students and scholars, A Department of State (DoS) press release (Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicant),...

OISS Closing at 3pm on June 18th and Closed on Thursday, June 19

June 18, 2025

OISS will be closing at 3pm on Wednesday, June 18th for a staff event, and then OISS and most university offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in honor of the...