Fixed Admission Rule Temporary Pause
On September 14, 2026, a U.S. District Court Judge issued a preliminary injunction on the published rule Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for F and J students. This order temporarily pauses the implementation of the rule until the court issues a further decision. The visa status of F&J visa-holders remains unchanged. ISS is closely monitoring this situation and will provide more information and guidance as it becomes available.
ISW Volunteers
Do you like making an impact and helping others? Join our volunteer team!
Be an International Student Welcome (ISW) Volunteer!
ISS recruits current UB students to serve as volunteers during our International Student Welcome (ISW). Our dedicated volunteers are crucial to the success of our welcome programs for new international students. Volunteers perform tasks that vary from distributing materials and directing student traffic to fielding general questions about UB and facilitating team building activities. You'll also have a ton of fun working with the ISS staff and fellow students to make sure our newly-arrived students feel welcomed!
To volunteer, you must:
- Be a current UB student (completed at least one semester at UB)
- Be a continuing student (new and graduating students are not eligible to apply)
- Be available to come to campus a few weeks before the start of the semester
- Attend the ISW Volunteer Training
- Be engaging, enthusiastic, committed, and respectful
- Be excited to help welcome new international students to UB!
Ready to apply? Click the button below and complete the ISW Volunteer application.
If you know any other students (domestic or international students of any citizenship, academic level, major, etc.) who might be interested in serving as a volunteer, please encourage them apply.