International Students & Scholars Office

International Students & Scholars Office
  • Getting Started
    • Joining the BU Community
    • Documents & Procedures
    • Checking In with ISSO
    • Orientation
    • Medical Care, Immunization & Health Insurance
    • On-Campus Resources
    • Living in Boston
  • Immigration Status
    • Immigration Overview
    • Your Immigration Documents
    • Maintaining Status
    • Family Matters
  • Employment & Internships
    • Researcher, Faculty, and Staff Employment
    • Student On-Campus Employment
    • I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
    • Student Off-Campus Work & Training
    • Social Security Numbers
    • US Tax Information
    • Volunteering
  • Travel & Visas
    • Applying for U.S. Visa
    • Entering the U.S.
    • Traveling During your Program
  • Compass
  • Exiting BU
    • Completing your program, employment or activity
    • Grace Periods
    • Transferring from BU
    • Preparing for your departure
  • BU Admin
  • About
  • Contact

Resources and information on the Travel Ban Executive Order and DACA

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  • Semester Verification

    Semester Verification: List of locations for continuing F-1 students

  • BU International Statistics

    BU International Statistics: Learn more about BU's international population on our statistics page

  • My ISSO Advisor

    My ISSO Advisor: Need an appointment? Find out who is your advisor

  • Immigration Documents

    Immigration Documents: Get familiar with required documents for work and study in the US

  • Work After Graduation

    Work After Graduation: Follow our steps for Academic or Optional Practical Training

  • Travel Signatures

    Travel Signatures: Don't leave the US without this important signature from ISSO

  • Extending Your Stay

    Extending Your Stay: Keep your legal status to extend your program with BU

  • Executive Order

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ISSO News

ISSO Advisory for Travel – Winter 2018/2019

November 9, 2018

Fall 2018 Workshops

September 17, 2018

Change to USCIS Policy on Accrual of Unlawful Presence for F Students and J Exchange Visitors

August 9, 2018

BU Welcomes International Students

ISSO Event Calendar

  • 7DecF-1 OPT: Application Basics
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