Welcome to International Student Services!

International Student Services (ISS) provides quality services to international students and scholars in terms of academic and personal matters, in a culturally-sensitive / friendly environment.

The ISS staff provides a warm and informative welcome to international students to the globally unique environment of the Gallaudet University community. Additionally, the ISS staff facilitates international students’ transition to life in the United States and at Gallaudet University. Students are provided with information for currently-enrolled international students who seek advice on academic matters, immigration regulations and other concerns.

The services we provide include:

Reviewing a portion of the prospective student applications as well as evaluating financial documents by issuing Certificates of Eligibility (Forms I-20) to order for students to obtain visas.
Providing immigration issues and law updates.
Providing education regarding federal regulations.
Assisting in various student procedures including, but not limited to:
- Program Extensions
- Change of Educational Level
- Work Authorizations
- Reinstatements
- Transfers to Gallaudet University from another university
- Transfers to another university from Gallaudet University
- Lost immigration documents
- Course load reduced
- Renewal student visas
Advising students with social, cultural and personal adjustment issues.
Reviewing student visas, passports and Forms I-20 for travel abroad.
Assisting with cultural events planning.
Advising students on academic concerns.
Providing referrals to other units on campus.
Providing referrals to immigration attorneys and to consulates.
Providing referrals to embassies for renewal passport.
Providing resources for addressing financial concerns.
Issuing update immigration documents.
Educating faculty and staff on immigration regulations.
Providing referrals to income tax filing services.
Providing Social Security information.