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

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

August 9, 2018

US Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban

June 26, 2018

Changes to visa length for some Chinese students

June 11, 2018

BU Welcomes International Students

ISSO Event Calendar

  • 24SepYou’re Hired! On-Campus Employment for International Students
  • 5OctF-1 OPT: Application Basics
  • 5OctF-1 OPT: Application Basics
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