International Student and Scholar Programs (ISSP) is responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of services and programs designed to assist international students and scholars.

The staff counsels and/or advises international students and scholars about immigration and visa problems, academic concerns, financial matters, and personal issues, and assists with emergency situations involving international students and scholars.

Other functions of the office include coordinating orientation programs for newly arrived students and scholars, social and cultural programming.

ISSP serves as Emory's official link with the Dept. of State and the Dept. of Homeland Security. Staff members complete immigration forms, update students on changes in immigration law, and file reports as required by law.

Contact Services Programs Emergency Protocol Links Staff

Prearrival info for newly admitted students Current F-1 Students Current J-1 Students Spouses and Family Prospective Students

Prospective Scholars Current J-1 Scholars Current H1-B Scholars Current O-1 Scholars Current TN Scholars Spouses and Family

Immigration updates and announcements Government agencies info Insight into US and foreign cultures Events on campus and around Atlanta Resources online and at ISSP Marketplace

Handbook for Internationals

General Info J-1 Requests H-1B Requests O-1 Requests TN Requests Permanent Residency Monthly e-Newsletter HR and Taxation

Online sign up sheets, questionnaires and marketplace