International Students
Office of International Student Services (OISS)
Welcome!
We are here to support your journey as an international student. From your arrival and orientation to navigating visa regulations, we assist with every aspect of your student experience at the university—serving as your central resource for guidance and support.
We specialize in helping you maintain your F-1 status and provide expert assistance with OPT, STEM OPT, and visa status processes, ensuring full compliance with USCIS requirements.
International students are encouraged to contact a Designated School Official (DSO) in the Office of International Student Services for information about rights and responsibilities in connection with student visas. The advisor is happy to help you with Social Security numbers, bank accounts, driver license, student health insurance, and any other matters of concern to you as an international student.
The Office of International Student Services assists students with a variety of issues, including orientation of new students.
Heather Loveland Principal Designated School Official (PDSO)—Director of OISS
USCIS
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security responsible for overseeing lawful immigration to the United States.
USCIS manages essential processes such as visa petitions, green card applications, naturalization, asylum, and work authorization for non-citizens, including international students on F-1 visas. For more information visit: USCIS
At Maharishi International University, our office serves as the Designated School Official (DSO) office, working closely with USCIS to help students, maintain their legal status.
We ensure compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Program. Our office issues Form I-20, and provides guidance on CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, travel, and change of status procedures. We also collect and prepare supporting documents for USCIS filings and coordinates with campus departments to support every aspect of the international student experience.