Welcome to the Office of International Services (OIS). The OIS serves as a resource
regarding immigration matters and to provide guidance to our international
students, scholars, faculty, staff and their families on matters relating to
their studies and employment. This office is the liaison with the Department of
State and the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS).
The OIS is located on the Jack & Pearl Resnick Campus, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Belfer
Building, Room 1205, Bronx, NY, 10461. The office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Thursday. It is recommended that an appointment be
scheduled to discuss any concerns or questions.
Immigration Announcements:
Effective 10/19/2020, the USCIS premium processing fee increased to $2500. The fee is paid when filing the Form I-129,
Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, (for H-1B) and Form I-140, Immigrant
Petition for Alien Worker (for permanent residency). https://www.uscis.gov/i-907
Updated Immigration Announcements can be found on our
Intranet Portal under Immigrant Announcements.
ttps://www.einsteinmed.org/intranet/announcements/immigration-at-einstein/
Administrative Processing Information: Some visa applications require further administrative
processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by
a consular officer. Applicants are advised of this requirement when they apply.
Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa
interview. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary
based on individual circumstances of each case. Visa applicants are reminded to
apply early for their visa, well in advance of the anticipated travel date. https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html
Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record:
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has automated the Form I-94, Arrival/Departure
Record, at air and sea ports of entry. Upon inspection at the point of entry,
CBP will give foreign travelers a tear sheet with instructions on how to look
up their electronic Form I-94 on CBP’s website. From this website, you can
print out your Form I-94 in paper format. Foreign travelers may need their Form
I-94 when requesting certain USCIS benefits, or when applying for public
benefits from other government agencies. For more information regarding CBP’s
I-94 automation or to access your electronic Form I-94, please see CBP’s News
Release or visit their CBP's website.
New J-1 Exchange Visitor Regulations