ISSS provides immigration support for University departments wishing to hire or sponsor international faculty, staff, researchers, or guests. Contact the ISSS scholar advisors if you have questions about initiating the J-1 scholar, H-1B, permanent residency, or other appropriate immigration process for an international employee.
For more information about hiring an international employee in H-1B, TN, or U.S. Permanent Resident status, please contact Tammy Rosner, Assistant Director, at 404-413-2070.
To learn how you can bring a J-1 visiting scholar to your department for the purpose of collaborative research and academic exchange, please contact Holly Williams, Scholar Advisor, at 404-413-2070.
Not sure whether to bring your scholar on a J-1 or H-1B visa? Click here for a helpful comparison chart. Contact ISSS at 404-413-2070 if you need further assistance.
UPCOMING TRAINING! Hiring and Hosting International Scholars
The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office and Organization Development and Consulting Services will offer a training session geared towards all HR liaisons, office business managers, directors and department heads.
The training will be Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Capital Suite (Room 200 in University Center) so mark your calendars! Light breakfast will be provided.
The purpose of the training is to inform departments about what visa categories are appropriate for research and visiting scholars and for hiring staff who are not U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents. Presenters will review available visa categories, Georgia State's policies, and how to complete required paperwork.
Note: This session is not for internationals seeking work visas.
To register, please e-mail Tammy Rosner at tammyrosner@gsu.edu.