Immigration Process
Congratulations on your decision to attend AU! ISSS is here to help you obtain your immigration documents, provide you with orientation upon arrival, and make sure you are adjusting to life in the United States.
Contact Us
ISSS office virtual advising hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Int'l Student & Scholar Svcs
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW <br> 410 Butler Pavilion
Washington, DC, USA 20016
United States
NOTICE: Please review ISSS FAQs Specific to International Students for immigration information related President Burwell’s December 29th update on class modality for January 2022.
ISSS Virtual Advising
ISSS is not open for in-person advising in the Spring 2022 semester. Please review the below options for virtual advising.
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS:
Virtual Walk ins Hours and Virtual One-on-one Appointments with ISSS Advisors will be unavailable until the end of January 2022.
OTHER WAYS TO CONTACT ISSS:
International students and scholars should contact ISSS by email at isss@american.edu.
COVID-19 Resources
FAQs Specific to International Students
AU FAQ on Vaccination Requirements
All other questions can be found on the AU Coronavirus FAQs.
Personal Safety Information
Review our Personal Safety Tips webpage to learn about recent scams, general safety advice, staying safe on the Metro, and available resources at AU and around DC.
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Incoming Students
Before You Arrive
Moving to a new country is both exciting and difficult. Our pre-arrival guide is designed to help you prepare for arrival in the United States.
Orientation
International Student Orientation covers important immigration, employment, and cross cultural sessions, as well as academic information specifically of interest to international students.
Current Students
Immigration Responsibilities
F-1 and J-1 students are responsible for understanding and complying with immigration law. Advisors in our office are here to help - please stop by ISSS or email us with any questions.
Get Involved with ISSS
Join your fellow international students and take part in ISSS events on campus!
Graduating this Semester?
If you are graduating this semester, it is important you understand your options for Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 students and Academic Training for J-1 students.
J-1 Scholars & Student Interns
J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
AU is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to bring exchange visitors to the United States to research, teach, and intern. Learn about the J-1 Scholars & Student Intern program at AU.
International students from 119 countries attend AU
This year there are 2,282 international students enrolled at AU
ISSS welcomed 850 plus international students to campus in Fall 2019