Training and Professional Development

  • 11/15 Two-Part J-1 Visa Sponsorship Training for Admins

    Dear Colleagues,

    Save the date! ISSS will offer a two-part training on J-1 visa sponsorship in-person and online at the Storrs campus.

    Part One: Hosting a J-1 Visiting Scholar 

    Join ISSS for an overview of the J-1 Visiting Scholar program at UConn.  We will discuss the J-1 visa objective, how to request J-1 visa sponsorship and academic department responsibilities after arrival. 

    Date and Time: 11/15/2022 1:00-2:00 p.m. at CISS, Room 202A

    Webex Meeting Information:

    Meeting link: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=meb027209b34d5f6888b2e3a3c1fb4060  

    Meeting number: 2621 800 7258

    Password: 6fTDn3DP6jT

    Part Two: Using the ISSS Scholar Portal to Manage your J-1 Scholar Requests 

    Join ISSS for a review of the J-1 Visiting Scholar program at UConn.  In this session we will focus on using the ISSS Scholar Portal to submit J-1 scholar sponsorship requests and to track your current J-1 visiting scholars.

    Date and Time: 11/18/2022 1:00-2:00 p.m. at CISS, Room 202A

    Webex Meeting Information:

    Meeting Link: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=m3d6582436651b0152ed1c4f6cfa01acd  

    Meeting number: 2624 441 8100

    Password: HUrNSPbP387

    ****If you will attend in person, please register at https://icworkshops.uconn.edu/ > View Available Events > J-1 Visa Sponsorship Request Training for Department Admins. You do not need to register if you will attend virtually.****

    We hope to see you there!

    Best,

    ISSS

    For more information, contact: CISS at international@uconn.edu