Office of Global Engagement

Immigration Services

Viviane De Souza Klen-Alves Moore originally came on a Fulbright scholarship to UGA where she discovered the most robust Portuguese program in the US existed.

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Support for UGA’s International Community

2,300+ International Students & Scholars

98 Countries Served

600+ International Faculty & Staff

$1,000,000+ Awarded to outstanding international students for out-of-state tuition waivers

Immigration Resources

Sponsoring UGA Departments

Explore the UGA Departments that handle all of the immigration services for our global community.

Visting Scholars

The University of Georgia welcomes visiting researchers and scholars from all across the world.

International Families

Immigration Services aims to assist family members with resources and support during their time in the United States.

International Students

There are thousands of international students from over 100 countries at UGA.

International Employees

Immigration Services will assist international employees with visa sponsorship necessary for the type of activity performed at University of Georgia (UGA).

International Student Life (ISL)

ISL provides cultural and educational opportunities for international and domestic students.

Announcements

Changes to In-Person Interview Waiver Policy

Effective February 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced changes to its policies on eligibility for waivers of the in-person visa interview requirement. Please find more information in the Revised Visa Interview Waiver Policy linked here.

Revised Visa Interview Waiver Policy

U.S. Consulates

Students and Scholars, please keep us informed as to the status of your visa application, and travel plans to the U.S. You can check on specific wait times for visa appointments at U.S. Consulates here:

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