General Information

Basic Terms and Concepts
Immigration Statuses at University of Illinois
J-1 vs H-1
University of Illinois Green Card Policies 
USCIS Fees
Updating your Address
International Faculty and Staff Orientation Handbook:  A practical guide to living in Urbana...
International Spouse Programming

J-1 Information
Pre-Arrival Information 
About your Entry Visa
When you Travel
Public Charge Issues
Reporting Address Change
Leaving the University

  
Departmental Contact People and University Administrators

Hiring Guidelines for International Employees
Hosting and Employing Internationals
Contact Person System
Which Status is Appropriate for your International Visitor/Employee?
Payments to Foreign Nationals (external link)
Departmental Procedures for J-1 status
I-9s and Appointments
Green Card Processing
Evidence for Outstanding Classification
Important reminders for Contact People

J-1 and H-1 Visa Status Power PowerPoint Handouts
J-1 Visa Status PowerPoint Presentation
H-1 Visa Status PowerPoint Presentation Pt 1
H-1 Visa Status PowerPoint Presentation Pt 2
H-1 Visa Status PowerPoint Presentation Pt 3

Note:  We have recently restructured the J-1 scholars' check-in process.   Most J-1 scholars will now check in at a group session. Please call 3-1303 at the ISSS front desk to arrange a time for your scholar to check in.

Call 3-1303 for all other appointments for international faculty or staff.