Visa Sponsorship
The university sponsors visas for admitted matriculating students and full-time academic positions such as faculty, researchers, trainees and employees (who are at least 18 years old.) The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) oversees all non-immigrant visa issues. For scholars the process begins with the Yale host department working with either the Office of the Provost (Faculty Handbook) or the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to secure the appropriate academic appointment. From here the host department use submits data to OISS. On rare occasions the university sponsors high ranked M&P positions, normally with the approval of the Exceptions Committee. Please speak to your HR Generalist about eligibility details and the process. The university sponsors employment based immigrant visas (green cards) for select, permanent positions as outlined in our materials. Any use of legal counsel (lawyers) for immigration matters must first be approved by OISS.
International Scholar Dossier (ISD)
Use Ellucian International Scholar Dossier (ISD) to enter specific biographical and appointment data about your visiting scholars. OISS will use the information submitted to issue visiting scholars the proper immigration documents. Click here for more information.
Visa Information
Visa categories most often used by Yale international scholars. There is also a very brief explanation about the category and an indication of how the category is used for Yale appointments.
