ISSO Launching New Immigration System for Students
The International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) is launching a new system to manage all international student documents and immigration processing. The new ISSOPortal will allow students to securely upload documents and to initiate and track requests for immigration processing like travel signatures CPT, OPT, extensions etc. online through a... More
Fall 2023 Student Reminders
Please review the information below for important reminders about maintaining status for new students and continuing F and J students. Please read our updated summaries of F-1 student and J-1 student regulations to learn more! Update Your Addresses in the MyBU Student Portal It is critical that you understand the different addresses on the MyBU Student Portal and keep each... More
Fall 2023 Workshops
Please find our virtual immigration workshop series below. Join us at one of our scheduled workshops to learn about maintaining status and employment benefits as an F-1 student and ask questions. In addition, do access one of our on-demand workshops available on our website about OPT or on-campus student employment. Fall 2023 Workshop... More
Reminders for F-1 Students Graduating in Summer
As you near the end of your program, it is important for you to read the information below so you can understand your how program completion impacts your F-1 student status. The end date on your I-20 is initially determined by the average length of your program but often changes during... More
US Ends COVID Vaccination Travel Requirements
COVID vaccination requirements for all international travelers will be eliminated with end of the COVID public health emergency. All nonimmigrant travelers entering US after May 11th via all ports – land, air or sea – will no longer be required to document proof of a WHO acceptable COVID vaccine. In a... More
USCIS Expands Premium Processing
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a phased-in expansion of premium processing for certain employment authorization and changes of status applications. USCIS premium processing allows for case review within a guaranteed time frame which may be more accelerated than regular USCIS case processing. Premium processing is now available for F-1... More
Spring 2023 Student Reminders
Please review the information below for important reminders about maintaining status for new students and continuing F and J students. Please read our updated summaries of F-1 student and J-1 student regulations to learn more! Update Your Addresses in the MyBU Student Portal It is critical that you understand the different addresses... More
Winter Travel Reminders
Are you planning to travel internationally during the upcoming winter break? Please refer to our current Travel Advisory carefully to ensure you are fully prepared to travel and to return to the United States for spring 2023 semester. Check your Documents Do you have a valid F-1 or J-1 visa for... More
Spring 2023 Workshops
Please find our virtual immigration workshop series below. Join us at one of our scheduled workshops to learn about maintaining status and employment benefits as an F-1 student and ask questions. In addition, do access one of our on-demand workshops available on our website about OPT or on-campus student employment. Spring 2023... More
Two International Students Share their Successes Interning at CBS News and Boston Medical Center
Phoebe Chen and Vaibhavi Hansrajani gained valuable experience in their industries While enrolled at Boston University, many international students go on to participate in high-impact internships that give them relevant experience before graduating. We recently sat down with two international students to learn about their recent successes while interning over the... More
Welcome, New Students!
Riho Imada (from left) and Akari Noguchi, both students at the Center for English Language and Orientation Programs, and Andrew Burwash (CAS'18) at the International Student Reception, held September 4 at the Trustee Ballroom. Photo by Jackie Riccardi
