Guidelines and Policy

Immigration Services is the university's liaison with U.S. federal government agencies that monitor foreign nationals (individuals who are not U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents) who work, study or pursue other educational/research activities in the United States.  Our objective is to keep UMass Chan in compliance with the complexed federal regulations related to recruiting and/or retention of foreign national talent here at UMass Chan.

General Procedures

• Inviting an International Student, Scholar, or Employee
• Annual Immigration Fee

Visa Sponsorship Policies

• F-1 Student Sponsorship
• H-1B Temporary Employment in a Specialty Occupation Sponsorship
• J-1 Exchange Visitor Sponsorship
• TN, E-3, & O-1 Sponsorship

Other Visa Types 

• B-1/WB Visitor for Business
• E-3 for Australian Citizens
• O-1 for Individuals of Extraordinary Ability
• TN for Canadian and Mexican Citizens

U.S. Permanent Residency

• UMass Chan Permanent Residency Sponsorship Policy
• Approved Attorneys