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Picking up an I-20? Looking for assistance with a complex question? Plan your visit accordingly.

ISS - Here for You This Summer!

During the months of June and July ISS will focus on internal operations for staff to invest targeted time on casework, document issuance, strategic planning and staff development.

Beginning June 5:

  • Our door will be open 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:30, Monday to Thursday.
  • On Fridays our door will be open until 3:00.
  • Virtual drop-in advising will be available Monday-Thursday.

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 will still be processed electronically. For your convenience, those documents will continue to be sent by email.

Spring 2023 Document Pick-up Hours

  • Monday - Friday 9:00-4:30; pick up unavailable during lunch (12:00-1:00)
  • Virtual drop-in advising will be available Monday-Friday.

Visit our contact us page for a comprehensive look at our Fall virtual drop-in advising schedule.

Advising Hours

The ISS physical office is open for document pick-up only. For your safety and convenience we offer virtual advising for your immigration-related questions. See our Contact Us page for full details and options.

Any questions or services that require an International Student Advisor should happen during the dedicated advising hours. 

When do I need to meet with an advisor?

If you can't find the answer to your question on our website you may need to meet with an International Student Advisor. Frequently discussed topics include:

What if I need an updated travel endorsement on my I-20/DS-2019?

To request a Travel Endorsement on your I-20/DS-2019

1. Log in to UB Global.  Click on the blue “LOGIN” button and enter your UBIT Name and Password. 

2. F-1 students click on “F-1 Student Services” and J-1 students click on “J-1 Student Services”.

3. F-1 students click on “F-1 Student Services” and select the “Travel Endorsement Request" e-form. J-1 students click on “J-1 Student Services” and select the “Travel Validation Request” e-form.

We recommend that you submit the e-form at least 10 business days before you leave the U.S.

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210 Talbert Hall