J Scholars

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  TN Scholars

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Arriving at UGA


Upon arrival to UGA all scholars in J, H, TN, O or E-3 visa categories must first check-in with ISSIS. Please check the list of instructions below for your visa category:


J Status

  1. Check in with OIE upon arrival
  2. Complete Exchange Visitor Information Sheet
  3. Pay the International Scholar compliance fee (ISCF)
  4. Purchase Health Insurance for your self and all dependents
  5. Begin the process of obtaining a social security card (if funded by UGA).
  6. Contact Susan Caldwell in the Payroll Office, 205 Business Services, (706) 542-3431, susanc@uga.edu, if you are supported by UGA funds.


H, TN, O and E3 Status

  1. Check in with your employing department
  2. Check in with OIE
  3. Complete H, TN, O or E-3 Scholar Information form, supply copies of all documents and return original I-797 approval notice
  4. Begin the process of obtaining a social security card.
  5. Contact Susan Caldwell in the Payroll Office, 205 Business Services, (706) 542-3431, susanc@uga.edu to finalize payroll and tax issues.



Office for International Student, Scholar & Immigration Services
110 E. Clayton Street, 4th Floor, Bank of America Building, Athens, GA 30602
visahelp@uga.edu   |  Phone: 706-425-3154   |  Fax: 706-425-3273