Information Sessions

Applying for CPT? Planning for the OPT STEM Extension? Attend a live session or watch a recording any time.

Working on Campus

Learn about on-campus work options & limits for F-1 students

Working off Campus

CPT? OPT? What's the difference? Learn about options you may have.

New to UB for Spring?

ISS check-in is live! Start your required check-in now.

Winter is Here!

Wintry weather is back in the forecast, and so is UBNow’s annual reminder to the campus community should weather conditions turn severe. 

>Learn about canceled classes and weather notifications

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Winter Travel: Staying Informed on Travel and Visa Policies

In response to international student questions regarding international travel, the University at Buffalo encourages students to carefully plan travel with ample time to accommodate potential delays during an anticipated heavy travel season. 

Visit our Travel Alerts page for more information. 

Drop In Advising

Have a question? ISS offers virtual drop-in advising throughout the week. No appointment needed!

Click the button below or visit our Contact Us page for details.

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International Travel

Be sure you have the documents needed for travel and re-entry.

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Got an urgent advising need? Connect with ISS by 12/20!

ISS will remain open through the Winter semester, though we will have limited services during the week of December 25. We will resume full services on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. See our Contact Us page for holiday hours.

Deadlines:

  • 12/13 – urgent CPT & OPT deadline*
  • 12/30 – I-20 Extension deadline

Please allow additional time for a response to your emails during this time.

*CPT & OPT requests submitted after this date will be processed after January 1, 2025.