International Faculty & Staff Services

International Faculty and Staff Services (IFSS) provides information about bringing international scholars and staff to the university. Our office serves all three University of Oklahoma campuses. From here, you can find information for hiring departments and international scholars.

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New Nonimmigrant Visa Form DS-160
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is transitioning to a fully web-based nonimmigrant visa form. The new form is being implemented gradually and is currently being used at twelve U.S. consulates. The goal is to have the form available worldwide by the end of the 2009 calendar year. Read more >

Online Form DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application can only be used by visa applicants applying at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate which has converted to the new electronic fully online form and process. For more information visit travel.state.gov DS-160 FAQs and DS-160 Embassy List for a listing of locations using Form DS-160. Next, visit one of the U.S. Embassy websites using the Form DS-160 and where you will apply, to review detailed nonimmigrant visa how-to-apply instructions, in addition to these FAQs.

ICE to Audit 652 Companies for I-9 ComplianceMurthyDotCom
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a press release on July 1, 2009 announcing a substantial increase of audits related to employer Form I-9 records. The press release states that ICE has issued Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to 652 businesses nationwide, informing the companies that ICE agents will be inspecting their records on the hiring of employees.

Travel Reminders

The staff of IFSS would like to remind our visitors and employees to check their immigration documents prior to leaving the US for business or pleasure. Please read our Travel page for travel document information and re-entry protocols related to your specific visa type.

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