International Students & Scholars Program
A Division of the International Studies Office

Virtual Immigration Info Session for Newly Admitted Students

This immigration info session is geared to newly admitted students. Learn about the F-1 I-20 or J-1 DS-2019 process, visa, and entry to the United States. You will have the opportunity to ask questions in this session which will be facilitated by the ISO advisors. It is advised that you complete the New Student ITS Checklist before attending the meeting. The session will be recorded.

Time and Date

Fraud Advisory – Scammers Using SEVP Phone Numbers to Target International Students

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has been made aware of a spoofing scam involving individuals using the SEVP Response Center (SRC) phone numbers (703-603-3400 and 800-892-4829) and claiming to be SRC representatives. The fraudulent callers are inquiring about Form I-94 documents and asking students to provide information regarding monetary transactions.

Things to remember:

  • SEVP

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.  

“Russia’s premeditated and unprovoked attack on Ukraine has resulted in an ongoing war, senseless

Travel Signature Reminder

Travel Signature Requirements

Traveling internationally over break? Travel Signatures can be requested by completing the "I-20 Reprint Request" (F-1) or "Request Travel Signature" (J-1) on ISSP Connect.

Travel signatures are not required when departing the U.S. Travel signatures are required upon entry to the U.S.

Documents needed before entry to the U.S:

  • Valid Passport
  • Valid F-1 or
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