The Office of International Student Services (ISS) serves the UIS community by assisting international students, faculty and staff in understanding and complying with US immigration laws and regulations. We support the immigration, academic, and cultural experience of all UIS international students.
The Office of International Student Services (ISS) is dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and best professional practices in the field of International Student Advising. We are dedicated to helping international students at the University of Illinois Springfield.
ISS provides the support and assistance necessary for international students to achieve their educational goals and to ensure institutional compliance with government immigration regulations. The staff is available to guide students on immigration matters (visa document questions, government paperwork, work authorization processes), to present orientation and special programs, to help with planning, promoting and presenting social events, and to provide cross-cultural counseling and academic and financial advising.
Our Services
- Advises international students, their dependents, and University departments on compliance with US immigration laws and regulations
- Recommends and approves immigration benefits
- Verifies, tracks, and submits student status notifications through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), as required by the US Department of Homeland Security
- Advises on adjustment to US society and American culture, academic concerns and community resources
- Processes forms I-20, travel signatures, employment requests, and advises on maintaining status, social security numbers, and other immigration related matters
- Conducts workshops and orientation sessions for international students and UIS departments
ISS fully supports and subscribes to the Code of Ethics of NAFSA: Association of International Educators and follows this code in all our policies and practices.
Location
Office of International Student Services
University of Illinois Springfield
Human Resources Building, Room 10
One University Plaza, MS HRB 10
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
Phone: 217-206-6678
Email: ISS@uis.edu
Walk-In Hours:
Walk-In Hours are currently suspended; however, students are welcome to pick-up documents anytime during Office Hours.
Please bring your iCard with you.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Bulletin Board
- Check the UIS Calendar for campus events
- UISConnection to access information about future student events
- Welcome New International Students! Make sure to Confirm Your Attendance and plan to attend the New International Student Orientation on August 17, 2022
Newsletters
- May Newsletter 2022 (PDF)
- April Newsletter 2022 (PDF)
- March Newsletter 2022 (PDF)
- February Newsletter 2022 (PDF)
- January Newsletter 2022 (PDF)
- December Newsletter 2021 (PDF)
- November Newsletter 2021 (PDF)
- October Newsletter 2021 (PDF)
- September Newsletter 2021 (PDF)
- August Newsletter 2021 (PDF)