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Immigration Seminars Oct. 6-8, 2026

Kim Buhler-Thomas, an immigration attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience, will be holding a series of Zoom Immigration-law semniars from October 6-8, 2026.
These seminars are especially timely for F-1 students. Recent changes make it important to plan ahead for graduation, OPT or STEM OPT, employment, travel, maintaining status, and possible transitions to another visa or green-card category. The sessions will provide general information to help you understand options that may be relevant as you prepare for employment, marriage, or other long-term plans in the United States. Follow the link to find the dates and times for the Immigration series, as well as the Zoom link.

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News and Updates

Click here for current general news and updates from USCIS, DHS, CBP, and other government agencies.
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VIDEO: All Are Alike Unto God

All of us at BYU are equal in the sight of God and each other. Watch this video of prophets as they declare God's words on the worth of all souls.
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REMINDER: Make Sure Your Travel Signature is Valid

All students who are traveling abroad must have a valid travel signature on their I-20 to return to the United States. Make sure that your last travel signature was within 12 months and that your major and program dates are correct on your I-20. Come into our office in 2400 WSC or click this link to request a travel signature online.

BEWARE OF SCAMS!

ATTENTION: There has been an increase in students being targeted for scams. Be careful with your information. The government does not call students. Report scams to our office. Click here for more information.

ISSS Vision Statement

We aspire to provide holistic advisement to non-US Citizen students and scholars so that they may successfully achieve their educational and professional goals.

ISSS Mission Statement

BYU International Student and Scholar Services provides personal, cultural, and academic advisement while assisting non-US Citizen students and scholars with regulatory support, so that they may have an enriching and successful BYU experience.

BYU Statement on Belonging

We are united by our common primary identity as children of God (Acts 17:29; Psalm 82:6) and our commitment to the truths of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ (BYU Mission Statement). We strive to create a community of belonging composed of students, faculty, and staff whose hearts are knit together in love (Mosiah 18:21) where: All relationships reflect devout love of God and a loving, genuine concern for the welfare of our neighbor (BYU Mission Statement); We value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the community and the richness and strength they bring to our community (1 Corinthians 12:12–27); Our interactions create and support an environment of belonging (Ephesians 2:19); and the full realization of each student’s divine potential is our central focus (BYU Mission Statement).