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.

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.

In-Person Interview Waiver

Effective January 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a revised policy on waivers of the visa interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants. To qualify for the visa renewal interview waiver (link is external), please contact the consulate or embassy where you will apply to confirm steps for renewing the visa.

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:

Joint statement by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education

Joint statement by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education on the importance of international education to U.S. higher education.

Please see “A Renewed U.S. Committment to International Education” (link is external), a joint statement of by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.

The Immigration Services Team

Ashley Johnson

Assistant Director, Immigration Services
International Student & Scholar Advisor
Immigration Services
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Sylvia Schell

Assistant Director, Immigration Services
International Scholars & Faculty
Immigration Services

Jennifer Beasley

International Student & Scholar Advisor Immigration Services
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Sandy Haagen

International Scholar and Faculty Advisor Immigration Services

Marie Goodwin

Immigration Data Analyst Principal Immigration Services
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