Immigration
U.S. Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship
The Office of General Counsel Immigration team advises Colleges and Divisions across the university with hiring, onboarding, and retaining international faculty and staff for work sponsorship in accordance with U.S. law and university policy.
Research Scholars, Visiting Faculty & Students
For international research scholars, visiting faculty, and students in F and J status seeking U.S. immigration support, please contact the Office of Global Services (OGS).
U.S. Immigration Resources & Quick Links
U.S. Legal and Community Resources
- U.S. Immigration Legal and Community Resource Guide – Includes information on finding a personal immigration attorney, community-based resources, national non-profit organizations, and more.
U.S. Government Quick Links
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) – Oversees U.S. immigration matters within the U.S. including immigration petitions for status.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – Oversees U.S. immigration matters at the border and ports of entry including admission to the U.S.
U.S. Department of Labor – Oversees U.S. employment matters including immigration related applications.
U.S. Department of State (DOS) – Oversees U.S. immigration matters outside the U.S. including visa processing.
Canada Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship
For U.S. and U.K. employees relocating to Canada, the Office of General Counsel collaborates with various university partners, including HR Global Mobility to coordinate immigration support. For general inquiries, please contact HR Global Mobility.
U.K. Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship
For U.S. and Canada employees relocating to the U.K., the Office of General Counsel collaborates with various university partners, including HR Global Mobility to coordinate immigration support. For general inquiries, please contact HR Global Mobility.
Contact
- For general inquiries about employment-based immigration sponsorship for a role at the university, contact the local HR team for your College or the HR Business Partner assigned to your Division.
- For case-specific inquiries about employment-based immigration sponsorship cases already in progress, contact the OGC Immigration Team.
Please note that the Office of General Counsel is unable to provide legal advice to students or staff on personal legal matters.