Lehigh’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides expert guidance around all matters related to immigration:
- OISS educates international scholars on how to maintain their immigration status, advises faculty, staff and departments on what is required to host international students/scholars, and ensures that the University is in compliance with immigration regulations.
- OISS also provides programming designed to bolster the professional and personal development of Lehigh’s international community.
- OISS advocates on behalf of Lehigh’s students and scholars regarding immigration, academic, and personal matters to ensure that their voices are heard within the Lehigh community and beyond.
The OISS site has the following info for international postdocs, viewable by clicking the right-side drop down menu bar on their page.
- Scholar Visas
- Pre-Arrival Checklist for Scholars
- Arriving in the U.S.
- Maintaining Scholar Visa Status
- Changing Your Employment or Program
- Changing Your Immigration Status
- Mandatory Medical Insurance
- Immigration Protocols
- J-2 Dependents
Life in the U.S.
- Family Resources
- Getting a Driver's License or State ID
- Getting a Social Security Number
- Health Insurance
- Income Taxes
- Travel