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.
Explore the UGA Departments that handle all of the immigration services for our global community.
The University of Georgia welcomes visiting researchers and scholars from all across the world.
Immigration Services aims to assist family members with resources and support during their time in the United States.
There are thousands of international students from over 100 countries at UGA.
Immigration Services will assist international employees with visa sponsorship necessary for the type of activity performed at University of Georgia (UGA).
ISL provides cultural and educational opportunities for international and domestic students.
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.
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 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.