ATTENTION: Please refer to the Immigration Updates Page for the latest information which may impact international students, scholars, faculty, and staff.
ATTENTION: ISSS has built a standalone D/S Rule Page to address the Final Rule Ending D/S and Restricting Academic Mobility. Please see this page for the latest information about the new rules for F and J-visa holders. NOTE: D/S RULE IS CURRENTLY PAUSED.
OFFICE HOURS – Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm CDT
DROP-IN ADVISING HOURS – Monday – Thursday, 11 am – 3 pm. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
General advising hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 am – 3 pm via Zoom or In-Person. Please note, drop-in advising is meant for shorter inquiries of 5 – 10 minutes. No appointment is needed for Drop-in Advising. NOTE: No Drop-in Advising on Fridays.
Have a complicated question? Need a longer appointment? Book an appointment with ISSS.
For all other questions, email international@ua.edu or call 205-348-5402. Please be sure to provide your full name and CWID (if known) with your inquiry.
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October 9th, 2026
Proposed Rulemaking on OPT Fee – Public Comments Open
October 5th, 2026
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Changes – UPDATED 10/05/2026
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September 30th, 2026
Federal Court Pauses $100,000 H-1B Fee
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September 30th, 2026
Elimination of Duration-of-Status for F & J Visa Holders – PAUSED BY INJUNCTION
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July 1st, 2026
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- Drop-in Advising: 11 AM - 3 PM CDT, Mon. - Thur.
- Email: international@ua.edu
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Mailing Address
The University of Alabama
International Student & Scholar Services
Box 870254
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0254
Physical Address
International Student & Scholar Services
400 McCorvey Drive
105 BB Comer Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0254