From May 27 to May 31, our office will be closed.  May 27, Tulane University is closed in observance of Memorial Day.  May 28- May 31, the entire OISS team will be attending the NAFSA Annual Conference.  As the most important annual event for international educators, this conference will provide our team with vital updates and ideas that will help us to better serve our international community.  As a bonus, we’re using this opportunity to update the carpet at 6901 Willow. 

If you have any timely requests, such as an OPT, CPT, or Academic Training application or a program extension, please be sure to get complete application to your OISS advisor no later than Friday, May 17 to allow for 3 to 5 business days for processing.  If not, we may not be able to complete your request before the conference. 

During this time, we’ll be monitoring our email for true immigration emergencies, but please be sure to expect a delay in our response.  We’ll still be there if you really need us. 

Thank you for your cooperation,

The OISS Team

Tulane Legal Assistance Program: Immigration Counseling

 

During the summer, the Immigration Program will not conduct consultations on the Tulane campus. Instead, the Tulane community is asked to contact Marco Balducci's office at 504-708-5400 or to email him at marco@peltonbalducci.com and to indicate that they are requesting a consultation through TULAP. Summer consultation dates on campus will be announced at a later date.

TULAP is a legal services program funded by the Tulane University Associated Student Body.  They provide free legal advice and low-cost representation to current Tulane University students, staff, and faculty.  TULAP has added an immigration program to their already existing civil and criminal programs.

Working under the direct supervision of an attorney, law students at TULAP’s Immigration Consultation program provides legal assistance sessions bimonthly during the semesters, and provides a free initial consultation to individuals seeking immigration advice. Consultations are confidential as mandated by lawyers’ professional code. All Tulane staff, faculty and students seeking immigration advice are welcome to make an appointment with TULAP.

If you are in F, J, H or TN status, please note that the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) is your primary point of contact for questions related to your current status. However, you are welcome to seek immigration counsel at TULAP for questions that fall outside the scope of OISS immigration services. For more information about when to seek advice from the OISS vs. TULAP’s Immigration Legal Assistance Program, please read this FAQ. Learn how to make an appointment at law.tulane.edu/tulap.

TULAP also provides free notarial services and information regarding legal rights.

 

TULAP Website