University of California, Santa Barbara

Office of International Students & Scholars - Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7150 Telephone (805) 893-2929 Fax (805) 893-7132


Four Questions



When you first learn that your Department intends to hire/host someone who is from another country, you will be able to make the best decisions related to timing and paperwork if you obtain the following information:

  1. Nationality of the visitor.
    What is their country of citizenship, and are they a Permanent Resident of any other country?
  2. Length of U.S. stay.
    What time have they already spent in the U.S. (if any), and how long does your Dept. intend to employ/host them at UCSB (estimate)?
  3. Payment method and starting date.
    Will the person bring their own funding, or will they be on Dept. payroll? When would your Department like to have them start?
  4. Past U.S. visas used, and when (including present).
    What U.S. visa categories has this person used in the past, and for how long did they stay in the U.S. in each category?