Visa and regulatory advising and support services for departments employing or hosting international faculty and scholars

• Information and advice on federal laws and University policies affecting the employment of foreign nationals
• Procedural instructions and sample forms
• Case management and consultation
• Coordination and communication with employing units
• Filing of petitions and applications
• Issuance of documents
• Liaison with government agencies
• Weekly orientation session for new J-1 and H-1B employees going on payroll
• Interactive website

Training programs on regulations and procedures for departmental staff

• Hiring Foreign Nationals - comprehensive 3-part program of approximately 8 hours covering all the basics
• The Exchange Visitor (J-1) Visa: Everything You Need to Know
• Preparing an H-1B Petition
• Preparing a PERM Application
• Preparing a Petition for an "Outstanding Professor or Researcher"
• Custom-designed programs on request for groups of 7 or more participants.

Cross-cultural communication consultations and training programs

• The Center for International Faculty and Student Services can provide consultations and/or develop targeted training sessions on cross-cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication. Contact Marcy Cohen, Director, at marcohen@rci.rutgers.edu to discuss your department's specific needs.