OISS SERVICES

OISS is tasked to provide USD’s international student/scholar community with the following services/benefits:

Practical training pre/post completion of studies

Authorizing internships

Processing program extensions

Visa and passport information

Travel advising

Letters for consulates and embassies

Travel signatures for re-entry into the U.S.

Change of address reporting to immigration

Change of major reporting to immigration

Concurrent enrollment authorization

Authorization to drop below full-time attendance

Dissemination of SEVIS updates

Assistance with replacement of lost documents

School transfers

Adjustment of status

Reinstatements

Employment authorization for economic hardship

Documents for dependents

Provides updated immigration information to all international students and exchange visitors

Sends email alerts and deadline reminders to our international community

Serves as liaison between our international students/scholars and their respective consulates

Health insurance enrollment

Advising and assistance in making living arrangements in the United States