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 for the Fall Semester
Please review our updated Frequently Asked Questions for current students and our updated FAQs for new students for answers to the most common student questions about maintaining visa status in fall 2020, travel, and employment. You can also find announcements and our schedule of upcoming
ISSS live advising sessions on our website and on Instagram (@ISSSNewSchool).
ISSS Operations
Remote office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT
- 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
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 continues 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.
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.