# International Student and Scholar Services

**Source**: https://isss.brown.edu/

[Office of Global Engagement](https://oge.brown.edu/)

International Student and Scholar Services

# International Student and Scholar Services

# International Student and Scholar Services

#### **Please note: ISSS will close at 1pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 so that staff may attend Bear Day.**

- [IMPORTANT: Check Your I-94 After Arrival](https://isss.brown.edu/traveling/checking-your-i-94-after-arrival)
- [Schedule an Appointment](https://isss.brown.edu/about#appointments)
- [Request a Travel Signature](https://isss.brown.edu/traveling/requesting-travel-signature)
- [Access the ISSS Gateway Portal](https://oisssgateway.brown.edu)
- [Social Security Information](https://isss.brown.edu/working-and-living/social-security)
- [Tax Information](https://isss.brown.edu/working-and-living/taxes)
- [Optional Practical Training Information](https://isss.brown.edu/international-students/currently-brown/f-1-students/employment/opt)
- [Labor Condition Application Notices](https://isss.brown.edu/lca-notices)

## Summary of Immigration Updates

Click on this page to track current immigration developments affecting travel, visas, employment, and other issues of concern.

[Go to the Summary Page](https://isss.brown.edu/immigration-update-summary)

### [U.S. Consular Closures and Interruptions Due to Current Military Activity](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-03-09/consular-service-interruptions)

March 9, 2026
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-03-09/consular-service-interruptions)

Open details for U.S. Consular Closures and Interruptions Due to Current Military Activity

### [Spring Break Travel Reminders](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-03-04/spring-recess-2026)

March 4, 2026
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-03-04/spring-recess-2026)

Open details for Spring Break Travel Reminders

### [Beware of Tax Scams!](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-03-03/tax-scam-alert)

March 3, 2026
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-03-03/tax-scam-alert)

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### [Federal Immigration Update Sessions](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-02-04/federal-immigration-updates)

February 4, 2026
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-02-04/federal-immigration-updates)

Open details for Federal Immigration Update Sessions

### [UPDATED: Memorandum on Pending and Approved Immigration Benefits Requests](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-02-01/uscis-processing-hold)

February 1, 2026
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-02-01/uscis-processing-hold)

Open details for UPDATED: Memorandum on Pending and Approved Immigration Benefits Requests

### [State Department Announces Pause in Immigrant Visa Issuance](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-01-15/2026-immigrant-visa-pause)

January 15, 2026
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2026-01-15/2026-immigrant-visa-pause)

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### [Winter Holiday Closure](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-22/winter-holiday-closure)

December 22, 2025
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-22/winter-holiday-closure)

Open details for Winter Holiday Closure

### [UCSIS Policy Update on Self-Submitted Photos](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-18/uscis-photo-policy)

December 18, 2025
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-18/uscis-photo-policy)

Open details for UCSIS Policy Update on Self-Submitted Photos

### [Expanded Entry Restrictions Announced by Presidential Proclamation](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-17/december-2025-travel-restrictions)

December 17, 2025
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-17/december-2025-travel-restrictions)

Open details for Expanded Entry Restrictions Announced by Presidential Proclamation

### [OISSS is now ISSS!](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-10/isss-name-change)

December 10, 2025
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-10/isss-name-change)

Open details for OISSS is now ISSS!

### [2025 Winter Break Travel Information - Updated](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-10/winter-break-travel-2025)

December 10, 2025
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-10/winter-break-travel-2025)

Open details for 2025 Winter Break Travel Information - Updated

### [ISSS Assistant Director Jennifer Dressen receives NAFSA Region XI's James Leck Award](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-08/dressen-receives-leck-award)

December 8, 2025
[Read Article](https://isss.brown.edu/news/2025-12-08/dressen-receives-leck-award)

Open details for ISSS Assistant Director Jennifer Dressen receives NAFSA Region XI's James Leck Award

### 3,434

International Student and Scholars at Brown University

\*Open Doors 2024-2025

### 2,735

International students representing 129 countries

### 699

International scholars representing 77 countries