Overview of Scholar Immigration Status Options
An international scholar is an individual who holds a temporary nonimmigrant visa and engages in activities including teaching, research and/or training at a university, research institute or hospital. At WashU, international scholars may be faculty members, research associates, postdoctoral research fellows, visiting scholars or physicians. The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides services […]
Scholar & Employee Travel
Regulations and documents needed to re-enter the U.S. for WashU scholars and employees.
Student Travel
How to get a travel signature, documents needed to re-enter the U.S. for international students in F-1 or J-1 immigration status and more.
Apply for an SSN
In order to be legally paid for work in the United States, you must have a social security number (SSN). Learn how to apply for an SSN. Steps to apply for an SSN Step 1: Gather required documents Step 2: Complete the Online SSN Application on the SSA website Begin the process online to apply […]
Steps for Newly Hired Foreign Nationals
Must be completed by those who will receive a paycheck or a stipend from WashU.
FNIS Instructions
Must be completed by those who will receive a paycheck or a stipend from WashU.
English Language Proficiency
WashU is responsible for confirming that visitors and students possess the necessary level of English language proficiency to succeed in their respective course of study and/or program. WashU requirements apply to non-immigrants who seek to study, work, or engage in research in the U.S. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals holding F or […]
MyOISS Platform for Departments
The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) uses an online platform called MyOISS that stores records for all international students at WashU. The information on this page is intended for WashU departments. MyOISS for new students Before an international student can begin their studies at WashU, they must receive an immigration document and apply […]
E-3 Employees
The E-3 visa category is for nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia coming to the U.S. to perform services in a specialty occupation. A specialty occupation is defined as an occupation which requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree for the specific […]
B Visitors / Visa Waiver Program
Information about the B-1 and Visa Waiver Program is intended for students or scholars who want to invite family to visit the U.S. AND for scholars whose visas are not sponsored by WashU. If the visitors is invited by a WashU department, the department will provide the visitor with an invitation letter. Use this letter […]