Please read all the instructions below very carefully. Identify the document or service that you require, and request it according to the instructions. For many of the immigration-related …

The ISSS Office now has a simple and easier way for new international students to check in upon their arrival. You MUST follow instructions on F-1 & J-1 Check-in.

Economic Hardship Having been admitted to the University and issued a Form I-20, you have shown that you have sufficient financial funding (provided through family funds, financial …

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) welcomes all international students at FIU! We are glad you chose Florida International University to pursue your education.

Mission The mission of the Office of International Student and Scholar Services is to promote campus internationalization by providing service excellence related to immigration compliance …

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General information Before leaving the United States to travel abroad, you should check your immigration documents. To reenter the U.S., all students in F-1 status will need to show the …

Kelly joined FIU in February 2025 as the Director of International Student & Scholar Services. She has worked in the field of international education for over 20 years, with positions in both study …

Isaac Benavides holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from FIU. As a first-generation American, Isaac has been …

What is Optional Practical Training? Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a period during which undergraduate and graduate students with F-1 status are permitted by the USCIS to work …