International Faculty and Staff Services

International Division

USCIS processing delays result from COVID's unprecedented effects on USCIS operations, thus causing adverse effects.

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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are extreme processing delays for visa applicants and holders.

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INTERNATIONAL FACULTY AND STAFF SERVICES

International Faculty and Staff Services (IFSS) provides comprehensive assistance to the University of Wisconsin System on all aspects of non-student immigration. The office acts as the liaison between the University and all government agencies involved in immigration matters, and assists both the institution and individuals in complying with immigration laws and regulations.

SERVICES

  1. Advises UW System departments and processes immigration-related documents for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant statuses.
  2. Offers regular workshops on employment based immigration related topics.
  3. Administers the University’s J scholar Exchange Visitor Program, which includes issuing J scholar documents, advising departments and visiting scholars, and providing bi-weekly J scholar orientation sessions.