Resources

LSU Campus

Health & Wellness

• LSU Cares 
• LSU Food Pantry
• Student Financial Management Center
• LSU Student Health Center
  • Mental Health Service
  • Mental Health Emergencies
  • Wellness Coaching

Academic

• Center for Academic Success
• Student Success One Stop

U.S. government agencies

U.S. Department of State

• Consular Electronic Application Center: To apply for or check the status of non-immigrant visa application (or to see if visa has been revoked).
• June 7, 2025 DOS Visas News Posting 
• June 18, 2025 DOS press release

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• Border Search of Electronic Devices at Ports of Entry
• Electronic Device Searches at U.S. Ports of Entry: What You Need to Know

Miscellaneous

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

• Travel Bans and Restrictions
• Presidential Proclamation Orders Travel Bans on 19 Countries
• DOS Halts Adding New F, M, J Visa Appointment Capacity Pending Guidance on Expansion of Social Media Screening 
• 10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Student Visa

Resources from former visa officer

• Argo: an organization of former visa officers who provide consulting services to individuals preparing to apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate. 
  • Argo Visa – YouTube channel.
• ZF Visa Guides: guides from U.S. Immigration attorneys who are former visa officers.
  • ZF Visa - YouTube channel.