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International Students Services

Welcome, Buccaneers!

天美传媒鈥檚 International Student Services team is here to help you thrive 鈥� from application to graduation.

At Barry, we鈥檙e proud to welcome students from more than 70 countries who enrich our campus with their perspectives and cultures. Whether you鈥檙e preparing to join us from abroad or continuing your journey here in Miami, our team is dedicated to helping you succeed鈥攁cademically, personally, and professionally. From visa guidance to student employment and internships, we鈥檙e here to ensure you feel at home every step of the way.

Meet the International Student Services Team

For New International Students

For Current International Students

Meet the Team

Sasha Maldonado
Primary Designated School Official
Director, Student Services Center

Carmelys Rodriguez
Alternate Designated School Official
Manager, International Student Services

Contact Us

Location: Farrell Hall
Phone: 305-899-3030
Email: isservices@barry.edu

Office Hours and Appointments

Day	Office Availability	Details
Monday	馃毇 Processing Day No Walk-ins / No Appointments	Immigration document processing, SEVP updates, I-20 requests, compliance tasks
Tuesday	鉁� Walk-Ins: 9:30 AM 鈥� 1:00 PM	Quick questions
Tuesday	馃搮 Appointments: 2:00 PM 鈥� 5:00 PM	In-depth discussions
Wednesday	馃毇 Processing: 9:30 AM 鈥� 1:00 PM	No walk-ins
Wednesday	馃搮 Appointments: 2:00 PM 鈥� 5:30 PM	Complex cases, OPT/CPT, one-on-one advising
Thursday	鉁� Walk-Ins: 9:30 AM 鈥� 1:00 PM	Quick questions
Thursday	馃搮 Appointments: 2:00 PM 鈥� 5:30 PM	In-depth discussions
Friday	馃搮 Online Appointment Only 9:30 AM 鈥� 5:00 PM	Complex cases, OPT/CPT advising, consultations (No walk-ins)

Understanding Our Current Request Volume

This chart provides a real-time snapshot of the number of pending requests being managed by International Student Services (ISS). It is designed to give students and campus partners greater transparency into our current workload and processing trends throughout the year. Periods with higher volumes may result in longer response times, while lower volumes may allow for quicker turnaround. We encourage students to use this information to plan ahead, submit requests early, and allow sufficient processing time鈥攅specially during peak periods such as the start of each new semester.