ISSS News - September 2025
Annoucements
No sponsored student advising September 8 and September 12
Advising for students sponsored by Aramco, the Kuwait Cultural Office, the Embassy of Oman, Sabic, the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM), SCO, and Fulbright is canceled on Monday, September 8 and Friday, September 12. In-person advising on Wednesday, September 10, and remote advising on Thursda...
Scam alert: USCIS AR-11 phone call and email
ScamsThe USCIS AR-11 scam is an ongoing fraud attempt targeting international students and scholars in the U.S. While the language used by scammers may evolve slightly, the core tactics remain the same. If you receive a threatening call, do not provide any personal information. Scammers use sophisti...
Enroll now in English language courses for graduate students and visiting scholars
Polish your English language skills with classes at 91É«°É’s International English Center (IEC). Our 10-week 2-credit courses are designed for international graduate students as well as visiting scholars and researchers at 91É«°É. Participants build and refine their English communication ski...
Uncovering the hidden curriculum for international graduate students
This workshop series explores the implicit norms and expectations that are not formally communicated to university students, with an aim of working toward greater equity in higher education.All workshops are presented by the International English Center at 91É«°É. Join these workshops on Zoom. C...
CU Global Celebration Day with CU women's soccer
On August 24, 2025, CU Women's Soccer and ISSS partnered to celebrate CU Global Celebration Day! International students were invited to participate in the half-time contest at the game and show off their soccer skills. Competitors from Portugal, India, Costa Rica, Australia, and China were split in...
Survey opportunity: Importance of international students & alumni
The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, an alliance of American college and university leaders dedicated to increasing public understanding of how immigration policies and practices impact our students, campuses and communities, is undertaking two new surveys on the contributio...
Immigration News
Drop Advising Required Hold (Fall 2025)
Immigration regulations require students in F-1 and J-1 status to be enrolled in a full-time course load each fall and spring semester to maintain nonimmigrant visa status. Full-time enrollment is only required in the summer if it is your first or last semester of enrollment.Drop Advising Required H...
Important reminders for international students graduating Fall 2025
Are you an international student in F-1 status completing your academic program in Fall 2025? Here are some important reminders!Notify ISSS if the following applies to you:If you are completing your degree requirements in Fall 2025:Complete the ISSS Confirmation of Final Semester e-form available in...
Reminder: Update your address if you move
Have you moved? Are you moving?To maintain F-1 or J-1 visa status, the federal regulations require students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 status to report any address changes within 10 days of moving. The address you report should be the address where you are living even if the address is a temporary...
On-campus presence requirement & CPT
On-Campus Presence RequirementU.S. immigration rules require international students on F-1 and J-1 student visas to take a specific number of in-person credits that require their physical presence.  If the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) learns that a student has been attending in-person...
Carry immigration documents & report changes of address
Recent presidential executive orders have resulted in increased focus on immigration compliance. Given this, it is important to highlight two general requirements to maintain lawful immigration status.Nonimmigrants (visa holders) and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are required by la...
REAL ID requirement for domestic travel in the U.S. FAQ
Effective May 7, 2025, travelers in the U.S. must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board domestic flights. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help you prepare for this new requirement. Since this is a new requirement, there may be additional upda...
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