UB Global
UB Global provides a variety of online services for international students at UB.
What is UB Global?
UB Global is a software application ISS uses to:
- Maintain an electronic file for each student
- Update student records in SEVIS, the database that manages all international students in the United States
- Efficiently manage requests made by international students.
Accessing UB Global
All current international students in F-1 or J-1 status. If you have changed status or your status ended you may no longer have access to e-forms in UB Global.
Click the "login" button on the home page (pictured above) and log in using your UBIT name and password. If you're having trouble with your UBIT account please visit buffalo.edu/ubit/help for assistance.
If you are an active F-1 or J-1 student and have trouble logging in please try the following steps:
- Switch your internet browser
- Use an incognito/private browser
- Delete your browser history
- Clear your cache
If these steps do not fix the issue please send us a detailed email with the problem you are having and a screenshot of the issue.
E-form FAQs
Yes, you can save your e-form as a draft at any time prior to submitting. As long as you save a draft, you can come back and complete your request at a later time.
Please keep in mind that in order for ISS to start processing any request you must be sure to finish your e-form and click submit.
ISS prioritizes e-form requests based on timing of submission and order of processing priority for the office. Find a list of e-form processing times for all ISS e-forms.
If you are unable to submit the e-form, double check that:
- Did you answer every question in the e-form?
- Start at the top and work down. As you answer questions more options may appear that need to be answered.
- Start at the top and work down. As you answer questions more options may appear that need to be answered.
- Are you uploading a file?
- Be sure it's saved as a .pdf, .jpeg, .jpg, or .png.
- It may be too large. Files larger than 2MB cannot be uploaded.
- Check all file names. Names with non-alphabetical or non-numeric characters can cause upload issues (examples include ; – &)
Some e-forms are specific to a student's visa category or their enrollment status at UB. If you are an F-1 student you can only access e-forms for F-1 students. If you are a J-1 student, you can only access e-forms for J-1 students. Similarly, if you are currently on OPT you can access e-forms for OPT reporting.
If you cannot find a specific e-form that you believe you should have access to, please contact us and let us know what you're looking to accomplish.
Need help with UB Global?
If you're experience issues accessing a specific e-form or have other technical difficulties please contact us at iss@buffalo.edu.