ISSS is operating remotely. We will take phone calls through our regular Front Desk phone line, maintain services through virtual advising with Starfish appointments, and complete processing requests through iGlobal.
Updated Message Regarding SEVP Guidance
New SEVP guidance was released on Monday, July 6, and FAQs were released on July 7, 2020, requiring international students taking online-only classes to leave the United States. ISSS sincerely regrets that yet again our students are being subjected to unwelcoming immigration policies that are causing a great deal of anxiety and stress..
The Provost’s Office has formed an emergency task force to explore developing a hybrid course option to satisfy the current SEVP guidance for in-person classes. ISSS is involved in this task force and will update students with specific advising regarding next steps as more information becomes available.
We are committed to helping you navigate these challenging circumstances and working hard to prepare updated Fall 2020 FAQs for our students. Please also refer to our Instagram (@ISSSNewSchool) for updates and links to our live advising sessions.
To learn more, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Current Students or FAQ for New Students. Please note that these have yet to be updated in light of the new SEVP guidance.
ISSS Operations
Remote office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- The main phone, 212.229.5592, line is operational.
- For virtual advising by phone or Zoom, make an appointment through Starfish.
- All processing requests can be made through iGlobal.
- All workshops and/or Live Advising Sessions will be held online through Zoom.
Presidential Executive Orders & Travel Restrictions
Presidential Order
On June 22, 2020, Presidential Trump issued a presidential proclamation suspending entry into
the United States of certain non-immigrant workers. This proclamation took effect at 12:01 a.m. on June 24, 2020, and continue to December 31, 2020.
The proclamation does not apply to F-1 students, J-1 students, J-1 scholars, J-1 students on Academic Training, or F-1 students on OPT or OPT STEM extensions.
F-1 and J-1 students and their dependents will still be permitted entry to the United States with appropriate travel documents.
The categories stated in the proclamation are H-1B, H-2B, L, and J-1 (intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program) along with dependents.
Optional Practical Training
ISSS is also closely monitoring recent news that President Trump is planning to issue an executive order concerning Optional Practical Training (OPT). We will contact students directly through email, update our website and FAQs, and host live advising
sessions for students when the government releases more information.
We are working with other universities and professional associations to urge our representatives to take into consideration the far-reaching impact COVID-19 has on our
students (e.g., OPT, employment, maintaining status, the potential of overstaying, etc.) and we continue to advocate on our students' behalf.
The information on this website is of a general nature and is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual. International students and scholars should always consult an ISSS advisor about their specific situation. It
is students' and scholars' responsibility to maintain legal status in the United States at all times and to fully comply with New School policies and procedures.
Website content is written with care but may not be comprehensive or up-to-date. ISSS at The New School is not responsible for content found through external links.