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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.

Faqs Duration of Status Updates

USCIS Annoucement

Premium Processing

This service is available for:

Form I-765 for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or OPT STEM Extension.
Form I-539 the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.

To request premium processing, complete the Form I-907 and pay the fee for this service through USCIS.

Premium Processing Form

New Students

Information for prospective and newly admitted students

Maintaining Status

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

Working in the US

Learn about employment eligibility for international students.

J-1 Exchange Program

Information about the University of Oklahoma's J-1 Exchange Program

J-1 Intern Program

Information and guidance for the OU ISS J-1 Intern Program

Contact your Advisor

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

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