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International Student Services

The University of Oklahoma International Student Services (OU ISS) has been providing services to international students for over fifty years. We assist more than 2,000 international students and their dependents from over 130 countries. ISS provides advice on issues related to student visas and US immigration regulations, as well as activities and programs to help students get involved in the international, OU, and local communities.

Walk-In Advising Hours

Monday through Thrusday — 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Friday — 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm

USCIS Announcement

Premium Processing is available for F-1 Students who have already submitted their application for OPT or OPT STEM Extension (application is not yet approved)

The option to pay for premium processing is available to F-1 students who have already filed a Form I-765 for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or OPT STEM Extension. Complete the Form I-907 and pay the fee for this service through USCIS.

Beginning in April 2023, the option to pay for premium processing will be available for F-1 students who are filing an initial Form I-765 for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or STEM OPT Extension.

USCIS plans to expand premium processing to Form I-539, which is used to change from one visa status to another in the US. This will be useful for students wishing to switch from a visa status that does not allow study and/or work to a visa status that does, such as F-2 to F-1.

The full announcement is available on the USCIS website.


Contact Your Advisor

Email us your question or set up a time to meet your ISS advisor.

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Working in the US

Learn about employment eligibility for international students.

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New Students

Information for prospective and newly admitted  students.

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Maintaining Status

Learn about the rules of your F-1 or J-1 immigration status.

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Programs & Events

Learn about exciting ways to make the most of your time on campus.

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