This section is intended for UCSC Staff and Faculty who wish to sponsor an individual from another country. If you are a student or scholar, please refer to the navigation bar on the left.
Our website may look a bit different as we have been working hard to improve the navigation. New regulations are being published by USCIS as we roll out. Please bare with us!! We will be updating these pages with the latest and greatest as soon as we can. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
International Scholar and Student Services (ISSS) is a functional area within the Office of International Education (OIE). ISSS advocates for international students and scholars to the UCSC community and is UCSC's liaison to local, state, and federal agencies.
As mandated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), ISSS provides information and guidance on the regulations and laws required to remain in the U.S. legally.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement provides the latest information regarding SEVIS regulations and notices.