Sponsoring UGA Departments

The office of Immigration Services at the University of Georgia is responsible for processing all U.S. visa sponsorships for international students, scholars, faculty, and staff.

The Immigration Services office can assist UGA Colleges and Departments with permanent residency (aka: “green card”) applications for permanently hired staff, researchers and faculty.

International students in F-1 or J-1 visa status are allowed certain work benefits for on-campus positions.

Departments that offer invitations/employment to internationals will need to make specific requests to Immigrations Services.

The U.S. Department of State allows students who are enrolled in degree programs at home universities (in other countries) to be sponsored for an intern position, for up to 12 months duration, in the U.S.