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OIS Advisors are available for one-on-one consultation via Zoom during the following days and times. No appointment is necessary. All times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Mondays: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM* Wednesdays: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM* Thursdays: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fridays: 8:00 Read more
OIS Closed for Independence Day Holiday
The Office of International Services will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day and will reopen on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
International Students with Financial Need Can Apply for COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Funds
On May 14, the Department of Education issued a final rule stating that international students are now eligible to receive funding for emergency grants offered by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA or HEERF II), and the American Rescue Plan Act of Read more
National Interest Exceptions (NIE) for Students Traveling from India, China, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland
On April 29, 2021, the U.S. government issued a proclamation suspending entry into the U.S. of nonimmigrants who were physically present within the Republic of India during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the U.S. effective May 4, 2021. On April 30, 2021, the Department of State issued a National Read more