Contact Us

Before you contact us, answers to most frequently asked questions are found on:

When Will My UB Global Request be Processed?

Due to the high advising volume, advisors will not be meeting with those asking about processing times or those requesting an expedite.

For current processing times, please review our website.  If  your request is outside of processing times, you can submit a report to our office online. Our team will review this information and follow-up with you to provide an updated timeline for the request or guidance on next steps.

Still have a question? This is how you can reach us:

Advising Schedule

Have questions? No appointment needed! Click the tab that fits your situation to see your advising options.

Enrolled Student Post-Completion OPT STEM OPT New Incoming Student

Tuesday

Phone Advising

  • 1:30- 3:30 pm

Wednesday

OPT Advising

  • 1:30- 3:30 pm

Thursday

Phone Advising

  • 1:30- 3:30 pm

OPT Advising

Click below for information on OPT advising through Google Forms and Zoom. It requires UBIT login.

Phone Advising (Tuesday/Thursday)

If you graduated more than 1 year ago UB's Navigate may not work for you. ISS offers phone advising on the days listed above for students on their OPT STEM Extension.

Phone: (716) 645-2258

How to Use Navigate Drop-in Advising

Email Assistance

Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM
iss@buffalo.edu

Please allow 3-4 business days for a response.

Counting Business Days

The 1st business day is the first full day immediately following ISS receiving your email. Business days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. University holidays are not considered business days. 

Phone Assistance

Our phone line is monitored by our student staff. Student staff can help connect you with resources and answer questions about using Navigate Drop-ins. Student staff do not answer immigration questions.

If you have immigration questions, connect with an ISS advisor using our advising services listed above.

Document Pick-Up

ISS offers pick-up for select document requests. If pick-up is available for your request you will see the option in the specific e-form on UB Global.

Requests that do not require a physical print-out are sent by email.

Fall 2023 Document Pick-up Hours

  • Monday - Friday 9:00-4:30
    • Pick up unavailable during lunch (12:00-1:00)

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Accessible Routes for Visiting Us

210 Talbert Hall