International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides the following services:

Review prospective students’ applications, and evaluate financial documents by issuing Certificates of Eligibility (Forms I-20) to enable students to obtain visas.
Provide updates regarding immigration laws and other issues.
Provide information on federal regulations related to education for international students.
Assist in various student procedures, including but not limited to:
- Program Extensions
- Change of Educational Level
- Work Authorizations
- Reinstatements
- Transfers to Gallaudet from another university
- Transfers to another university from Gallaudet
- Lost immigration documents
- Course load reduction
- Renewal of student visas
- Advising students with social, cultural, and personal adjustment issues
- Reviewing student visas, passports, and forms I-20 for travel abroad
- Assisting with cultural event planning
- Advising students on academic concerns
- Providing referrals to other units on campus
- Providing referrals to immigration attorneys and to consulates
- Providing referrals to embassies for passport renewal
- Providing resources for financial concern
- Issuing updated immigration documents
- Educating faculty and staff on immigration regulations
- Providing referrals to income tax filing services

Please contact us with any questions.

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International Student and Scholar Services