Visa Options for Hiring International Faculty & Staff:

• Glossary of Terms
• Visa Options
  for Hiring International Faculty & Staff
• Inviting J-1 Scholars
• Transfer of J Scholars
• Change of Status to J-1
• Important Regulations Unique to the J visa
• Change of Category
• J Health Insurance Regulations
• H-1B Employment
• Scholars without Appointments
• Forms for J-1 Scholars
• Department of State Codes
• Announcements
  to UMN Departments
• Scholar Orientation
• International Scholar Handbook
• J-1 Students
• J-2 Dependents
• SEVIS

Other Important Information

• Report Change of Address
  Required for F & J students & J scholars
• Intercultural training resources
• ISSS Weekly Update
  Weekly announcements and news related to international student and scholars
• Useful Links - foreign consular offices, DHS Forms ...
• International Directory
  U MN international offices and resources

International Scholar Orientation

We strongly suggest attending an ISSS scholar orientation session. They are held in a welcoming small group environment and are tailored to meet your individual needs. Your spouses and children are welcome to come to the orientation with you. This is also a great opportunity for you to meet other newly arriving scholars and their families!

We provide information regarding:

• Housing
• Transportation
• University of Minnesota Identification Cards
• Money and Banking
• Keeping your Legal Status
• Resources on Campus
• Health Care and Insurance
• U.S. Cultural Norms
• Child Care and Schools
• English Classes
• Ethnic Grocery Stores
• Sports and Recreation
• Taxes
• and more!

Our one-hour orientations are held every Wednesday at 11:00 am at International Student and Scholar Services. To sign up for your orientation please email Antonella Corsi-Bunker.