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Sign up for the OISS Department Newsletter to receive a quarterly informational digest for our department partners with recent news, events, and reminders related to hosting international faculty, researchers, and employees. Find it on the Yale Email Subscriptions page - it's listed as 'OISS Department Newsletter'.

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Department Responsibilities

Hosting international faculty, staff or trainees in your department comes with the normal university protocols for any new hire/appointment, in addition to a few additional details.

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About Visa Categories

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.

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Inviting a Scholar

Before making a request for visa sponsorship, the host department needs to secure an academic appointment through either the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office or the Yale Medical School Office of Faculty Affairs.

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About OISS Connect

New to OISS Connect? Learn the latest on which visas may be processed in the new system, training guides and resources.

Link to Hiring International Students at Yale

Hiring International Students

Hiring current and former Yale students, as well as students from other universities and students on STEM OPT.

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For Departments

  • Department Responsibilities
  • About Visa Categories
  • Inviting a Scholar
    • Appointments, Funding and Dates
    • Choosing a Visa
    • Checklist
    • New Sponsorship Request
  • J Visas: Step-by-Step
    • J-1 Specific Requirements
    • The 'Department' Tab
    • The 'Exchange Visitor' Tab
    • Uploading Documents
    • Submitting to OISS and Next Steps
    • OISS Connect Requests
    • J-1 Extensions
    • J-1 Transfers
  • About OISS Connect
    • Requesting Access and First Login
    • Setting Up Your Account
    • Take a Tour of OISS Connect
    • Tips, Tricks, and Workarounds
  • Hiring International Students
    • STEM OPT
  • H-1B Visas
  • J-1 Student Interns

Related Presentations

OISS Connect
January 26, 2023

OISS Connect Training for Department Liaisons

Remote Work Considerations

Working remotely may have consequences to the scholar's immigration status. Be aware of Yale’s policies and be sure to discuss the situation with your department's OISS adviser.

Not Sure Who to Contact?

Visit our contact info page for help with international scholar visa issues, green card questions or trouble with logging into or using OISS Connect.

Scholar Orientation

Link to International Scholar Orientation

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