Effective TODAY...ISSS now known as VISA
<p> Per approval from the Board of Visitors, <strong>as of 1 July 2014, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) will have a new name: Visa & Immigration Services Advising (VISA).</strong></p> <p> The most important reason for this change is that it more accurately describes the primary mission of the office, which is to advise students, researchers and faculty on the requirements of their respective visa statuses so they can achieve their academic and research goals. We hope that, with this new name, the services the staff offers to the university community are clearer and more individuals will know where to go for assistance in issues related to nonimmigrant visa holders. In addition, it helps to alleviate some of the confusion that has occurred over the years with several offices containing “international” in their title. </p> <p> The conversion of the web site, forms, etc., will take quite a while; please be assured that you will be kept updated as needed on the progress. It is important to note that there is <strong>no change in the currently offered services</strong>; the only difference will be the name of the office.</p> <p> If you have any questions about this change, please call our office at 757.683.4756.</p>
Posted By: Sara Eser
Date: Mon Jun 30 13:04:25 EDT 2014