The International Students and Scholars office is in its new location in the Student Services Building, 2nd Floor. The Education Abroad Office will remain in Skye Hall room 339 until later in the Winter quarter.

UCR Psychology building

Other Visa Types

Employment Visas

For information about UCR sponsorship for non-immigrant employment status, please contact Makbule Koksal by phone (951-827-4113) or email to initiate the process.

TN – Professionals under NAFTA (for Citizens of Canada and Mexico)

  • Individuals in the United States to perform professional services for a sponsoring employer in a specific position for a fixed period of time, pursuant to the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

E-3 – Treaty Special Worker

  •  Currently only for citizens of Australia.

O – Person of Extraordinary Ability

Individuals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics who are in the United States to work for a sponsoring employer or organization.
 

Short-Term Visas

B-1/B-2 – Visitor for Business and Visitor for Tourism

  • Individuals in the United States for a short time to engage in business activities such as negotiating contracts for overseas employees, consulting with business associates, attending professional conferences, or conducting independent research. May not engage in employment in the United States.
  • Individuals in the United States for travel, tourism, or recreation.

 

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