International Faculty and Staff Services (IFSS), in partnership with International Student Services (ISS), hosted “Understanding U.S. Elections” on October 10, 2024. The presentation was led by Jess Esplin, a PhD candidate in political science. Read the full article here.
You can also review this helpful document from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) on Who can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election.
Foreign nationals, including non-immigrant visa holders, DACA, and TPS:
- Cannot vote
- Cannot make donations in connection with any local, state, or federal election
- Cannot make donations to any committee or organization of any local, district, state or national political party
- Cannot sign or witness ballots
- Cannot be a poll worker in the State of Wisconsin
For more information about what foreign nationals can and cannot do, please see the Federal Election Commission and Wisconsin Elections Commission websites.