Service Schedule Changes:
July 22: ISS will open late at 12 p.m.
Please plan accordingly.
International Student Services recognizes international students as a vital part of UW–Madison. We are committed to educating and empowering students to make informed decisions and working with them to advocate for a globally inclusive community. We support this through four strategic areas: advising, compliance, operations, and global engagement.
Please explore our website for answers to many international student questions. On, Wisconsin!
Student Quick Links
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Get Involved with ISS
Check the Event Calendar to find activities you can get involved!
Optional Practical Training
What is OPT and how can you apply? F-1 students can learn more here.
Program Extension
If you need more time to complete your program of study, you need to extend your immigration document.
Announcements
Changes to the “Duration of Status” Rule for International Students and Scholars
July 17, 2026 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a federal rule change July 17 that ends the longstanding “duration of status” (D/S) rule for international students and scholars. The rule is effective …
July 17, 2026USCIS Resumes Adjudication of Benefit Requests
On June 5th, the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island ruled that the USCIS’ pause on adjudicating immigration benefits for individuals from travel restricted countries listed in Presidential Proclamation 10998 to be unlawful. If you …
July 3, 2026UW-Madison Responds to the Middle East Conflict
UW-Madison recognizes that the impact of the conflict in Iran and the broader Middle East region is being felt by many in the campus community and is providing relevant resources, information, and support. UW–Madison responds …
March 4, 2026- More Main Page Announcements posts
