The Office for International Students and Scholars assists and advises international students and scholars in their unique educational and personal goals. We offer programs that engage the EMU and local community in global awareness and learning.
Announcements:
June 2025 - Travel Restrictions on Certain Foreign Nationals
On June 4th, 2025, the Trump Administration released a new set of travel restrictions on foreign nationals from 19 countries.
Full Travel Restrictions:
- Afghanistan
- Burma
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Yemen
Partial Travel Restrictions:
- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
Students who are not from the countries listed above do not currently have any travel restrictions as of today's date. Students who are citizens of these countries have received separate communications regarding the travel restrictions.
As always, OISS will continue to monitor for any changes, and we will reach out if there are any updates. If you have any questions, please email our office or come to drop-in advising.
April 2025 -Visa Information Session Resources
Please note the following resources that were discussed in the Visa Information Session on Friday, April 18th.
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Submit a Legal Complaint Form
ACLU- Know Your Rights
April 2025 - Summer Travel Information
OISS encourages that all F-1/J-1 students use caution when considering traveling outside the U.S. For student's who are planning on traveling outside the U.S. this summer, OISS suggests students over-prepare in case of any issues at the border.
For currently enrolled students you should have the following documents:
- An I-20/DS-2019 with a valid travel signature (valid for 12 months)
- Valid passport that does not expire for at least 6 months into the future
- Valid F-1/J-1 visa
- Proof of Enrollment (request via Service EMU)
- Fall 2025 class schedule (via your my.emich account)
For those students who have completed their degree program and are on OPT/STEM:
- An I-20 with a valid travel signature (valid for 6 months)
- Valid passport that does not expire for at least 6 months into the future
- Valid F-1 visa
- Valid EAD Card
- Proof of Employment (Pay stubs, letter from employer, etc.)
OISS continues to monitor any changes to the F-1/J-1 visa regulations that may affect international students. We will do our best to pass on any relevant changes to those regulations or their implementation as soon as we are able. Student's should check their email regularly for any communications from OISS.
September 2024 - Travel Signatures/SSN
Students can drop of their SSN Letter and Travel Signature requests outside advising drop-in hours. Advisors will review and process your request, student will receive an email when their documents are ready to pick up.
OISS Hours
Summer 2025 Front Desk Hours of Operation:
- Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. *
- *Virtual Availability via email from 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
Walk-In Advising Hours
- Monday: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 am
- Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 am
- Friday: Drop-in hours not available
International students celebrate TRUEMU day at Tiger Stadium.
Upcoming Events
Date: June 20th, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
New Student Pre-Arrival Webinar/Q&A
Date: June 27th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM EST
Location: Zoom
Fall 2025 SEVIS Check-In/Orientation
Date: August 22nd, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM EST
Location: Student Center Auditorium (1st Floor)