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Audra Johnston
Office of International Students & Scholars
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That OTHER Government Agency: Immigration Procedures When Inviting InternationalResearchers
…do I go for help with all this?
The Five W’s of Immigration
…is an international “scholar”?
…immigration categories exist for international scholars?
…should I contact someone for assistance?
…is all this so important?
Who…
What…
Where…
When…
Why…
So who’s the
“other” agency?
United States Immigration & Customs Enforcement
aka “ICE”
Regulates the presence of international students and scholars in the United States
Who Is An International Scholar?
StudentsNon-immigrant
Academically admitted to the University of Arkansas
Enrolled in courses at the University of Arkansas
May be degree- seeking, non-degree, visiting, exchange, etc.
ScholarsNon-immigrant
Employed by the University of Arkansas as faculty, staff, or researcher
OR
Invited to the University of Arkansas for research or similar activity
Immigration Status Categories for Scholars
These are the most common categories you will find at the University of Arkansas
Where To Go For Help
“ISS”
We can assist you with facilitating the invitation and arrival of international visitors and/or employees
INVITATION/HIRE
As soon as you know you will invite or hire an international scholar
As early as possible! Time for visas, etc.
ARRIVAL ANYTIME
Whenever you have a question or concern
Whenever your scholar’s situation changes
When To Contact ISS
As soon as your scholar arrives in Fayetteville
Notify us if your scholar will be delayed!
Why Is All This So Important?
There are many reasons – here are just a few:
H-1B Petitions
Hiring department must make an attestation regarding need for export control license(s)
Department needs to know the basics of export control issues to make the attestation correctly
Other Scholar Categories
Export control license(s) may still be required for certain international scholars
Department needs to know the basics of export control issues to maintain compliance with the applicable laws/regulations
Export Controls and Immigration
Export Control Questions/Concerns:
Office of Research Compliance
Immigration Questions/Concerns:
International Students and Scholars
Who Does What?
