Take a moment to review ISSS Immigration Documents webpage on the different immigration documents and their importance. Your student visa, the stamp in your passport, is different than your F-1 visa ...

This webpage contains general information about changing via status. It is not legal advice and OISS advisors are not attorneys. We recommend you consult an immigration attorney about gaining a new ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Permission to temporarily be in the USA is accompanied by expectations that the visa holder will confirm to the expectations and limitations that are included in their visa status classification. Each ...

Effective December 12, 2025, the Department of State has updated its instructions for all nonimmigrant visa applicants scheduling visa interview appointments: Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas ...

DePauw international students receive their U.S. immigration status when they enter the United States through an official port of entry. Less frequently, individuals will obtain their status through ...

ISSS is monitoring and reviewing legislation and executive actions that impact our community from all levels of government. As we receive more information and guidance, we will update this page. As it ...

We’re grateful for the care and concern many in our community express. We have compiled helpful resources and answers to FAQ to address concerns about recent and proposed immigration and visa-related ...