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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Travelers Reminded of New Document Requirements Beginning January 31, 2008. Read more >>

Travel Update for H, L, O, P, & Q nonimmigrants

Last December, the US Department of State (DOS) issued a directive to all US consular posts requiring them to consult an electronic record for visa issuance in nonimmigrant categories H, L, O, P, and Q. The electronic PIMS record will now be the primary source of evidence to be used in determining petition approval. See Travel >>

OKC & Tulsa

IFSS is currently processing requests to extend the H-1B status of current workers for 2008. Requests are being processed in order of receipt and are being filed as expeditiously as possible. IFSS will be informing sponsoring departments when the USCIS Receipt Notice arrives. H-1B workers that would like to track the USCIS Online Case Status may obtain the USCIS Receipt Number from their department contact. While the petition is in adjudication with USCIS, the H-1B class of worker is authorized to continue employment with the same employer for a period not to exceed 240 days beginning from the date of that authorized period of stay.

USCIS Issues Update on Permanent Resident Card Replacement Proposal

December 13, 2007 - On August 22, 2007, USCIS published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that, when implemented, would require lawful permanent residents to replace permanent resident cards (Form I-551) with no expiration date. The comment period closed on September 21, 2007. USCIS is currently reviewing the 298 comments received. More >>

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