OIS will be closed on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 for an off campus event. We will resume regular hours on Thursday, July 13, 2017….Continue Reading OIS Closed July 12, 2017
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Local U.S. Address Update Policy Guidance During Summer Break
Students traveling to their home country to spend time with their family and friends or vacationing outside the U.S. over summer break are NOT required to update their local U.S. address information in their myUSC/OASIS student account even though USCIS regulations state students must report any changes to their residential address within 10 days from…Continue Reading Local U.S. Address Update Policy Guidance During Summer Break
Passport Verification (PPV) Sessions Now Available
All new international students are required to complete Passport Verification (PPV) with the Office of International Services (OIS) upon arrival to the US. PPV is a procedure that verifies a student’s immigration status to ensure that the student is eligible to start an academic program at USC for the upcoming academic semester. Visit the New Students section…Continue Reading Passport Verification (PPV) Sessions Now Available
Jessie Reeves Joins the OIS Staff
The Office of International Services is excited to announce that Jessie Reeves joined our team as International Student Advisor on March 1, 2017. Jessie will advise international students on issues related to immigration status and employment, as well as assist students adjust to life at USC. She will also provide training and guidance to campus partners on immigration regulations, international…Continue Reading Jessie Reeves Joins the OIS Staff
“Wear the Green” on Saint Patrick’s Day!
Saint Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, but is also universally celebrated (though not as a public holiday) throughout the United States. Americans with Irish heritage make up one of the largest population groups in the country. On March 17, supermarkets, shops, and Irish pubs are decorated in green in celebration of Irish…Continue Reading “Wear the Green” on Saint Patrick’s Day!
Revised Executive Order on Immigration
Earlier this week, the president signed a new executive order to replace the original “travel ban” from January 27. This revised executive order imposes a 90-day ban on the issuance of new visas for citizens from Iran, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan effective March 16. The new executive order clarifies the following issues related…Continue Reading Revised Executive Order on Immigration
New Webpage Supporting our International Community
The Office of International Services would like to direct your attention to a new webpage that has recently been created on the provost’s website. The page includes the various communications, services, and programs the community has put into place to support our global community and to uphold our shared values of openness and inclusivity. The Office…Continue Reading New Webpage Supporting our International Community
Spreading the Love on Valentine’s Day with OIS
Being true romantics at heart, the staff at OIS did not hesitate to organize a Valentine’s Day event to help get the international community in the mood for love! Shortly after the “OIS Love Station” opened its doors, international students came in great numbers to take advantage of the activities being offered. Guests were welcomed by…Continue Reading Spreading the Love on Valentine’s Day with OIS
ACLU Legal Director Speaks at USC Gould School of Law
David Cole, the new legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), inherited an entirely different job than he had expected. 2017 was supposed to be the year in which the first female president of the United States was welcomed into office. Her liberally minded Supreme Court nominee would tip the scales in favor of civil rights…Continue Reading ACLU Legal Director Speaks at USC Gould School of Law
J-1 Scholar Orientation Comes with Breakfast and Fun
USC is known for its large international student community, but is also enriched by a number of experienced J-1 scholars.* This select group of academics visits USC for a set period of time, contributing to the University’s research efforts as well as cross-cultural exchange. In order to help scholars get settled at USC, OIS hosts a mandatory…Continue Reading J-1 Scholar Orientation Comes with Breakfast and Fun