International Student Services
International Student Services is committed to supporting and empowering AU鈥檚 international student community.
ISS seeks to provide comprehensive services, foster cross-cultural exchange, and promote personal and academic success. We wan to create an inclusive, global environment where every international student feels welcomed, valued, and equipped to thrive.
Core Values
Excellent Service
- Provide holistic service in a welcoming environment.
- Be proactive and responsive.
- Evaluate and improve policies, procedures and programs.
Specialized Knowledge and Integrity
- Offer quality immigration advice and programmatic support.
- Monitor and analyze relevant rules and regulations.
- Ensure institutional compliance with immigration regulations.
Advocacy
- Exhibit leadership and empathy in influencing public policy and practice.
- Advocate for unique interests of international students.
Prospective International Students
Thank you for your interest in 麻豆AV! Before you begin communicating with the International Student Services (ISS), you'll need to be accepted to an 麻豆AV University degree program. After you are accepted and have officially accepted/confirmed the offer of admission you will log into AU International and complete the appropriate request forms for an F-1 Student Visa. After we issue your document (F-1 Form I-20), you can apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate in your home country.
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Considerations or Citizens of 鈥淭ravel Ban鈥� Countries
In 2025, the United States . These travel bans apply to nationals of the designated countries who are outside the US AND do not have a valid US visa. Individuals with valid visas are not subject to the travel bans but are advised to proceed with caution when deciding to travel.
Full Travel Ban Countries
U.S. visa issuance is suspended for immigrants and all nonimmigrants in all visa categories. If you do not already have a valid visa, you will not be permitted to enter the U.S. until the ban is lifted.
| Afghanistan | Mali |
| Burkina Faso | Niger |
| Burma (Myanmar) | Palestinian Authority Travel Documents |
| Chad | Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) |
| Equatorial Guinea | Sierra Leone |
| Eritrea | Somalia |
| Haiti | South Sudan |
| Iran | Sudan |
| Laos | Syria |
| Libya | Yemen |
Partial Travel Ban Countries
U.S. visa issuance suspended for immigrants and nonimmigrants in B, F, M and J status. If you do not already have a valid visa, you will not be permitted to enter the U.S. until the ban is lifted.
| Angola | Mauritania |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Nigeria |
| Benin | Senegal |
| Burundi | Tanzania |
| C么te d'Ivoire | Togo |
| Cuba | Tonga |
| Dominica | Venezuela |
| Gabon | Zambia |
| The Gambia | Zimbabwe |
| Malawi |
Important Notes
- Individuals with dual citizenship may travel using the passport for their country of citizenship that is not on a travel ban list.
- A unique travel ban also exists for immigrants from Turkmenistan. Nonimmigrants from Turkmenistan are permitted to enter the US.
- Newly admitted students from travel ban countries may potentially start at the 麻豆AV University if they are already inside the US in a valid nonimmigrant status.
- Those outside of the U.S. may be issued a form I-20, but will be unable to apply for a visa until ban has been lifted. Consult with ISS for options.
Admitted Students
Admission --- Set up AU Accounts --- Submit I-20 Request (AU INTL) --- Apply for Visa
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