When bringing foreign nationals to campus, it is strongly recommended for Tulane Departments to contact OISS as early in the process as possible. At times, it may be necessary to discuss the visa options with us before making the final hiring decision.
H-1B temporary workers are defined under immigration law as foreign nationals working in a specialty occupation. Learn about hiring Tulane faculty, scholars, or staff under H-1B status.
The purpose of the Exchange Visitor Program is to provide foreign nationals with opportunities to participate in educational and cultural programs in the United States and return home to share their experiences. Learn about the different categories Tulane can sponsor individuals for here.
TN employment status is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens. The TN category was developed as part of the USMCA to facilitate the entry of Canadian and Mexican citizens to the United States to engage in professional business activities on a temporary basis.
Permanent Residence, also called Green Card status or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), is an immigrant status that allows someone to live and work in the US without restriction. A Permanent Residence application is a long and complicated process. Learn about the process at Tulane here.
Do you have international visitors coming to Tulane for a short period of time? Learn about the different visas here and find out which one might be best given the duration of the visit, form of payment, and more.
B-1/B-2 visas are used to bring visitors to Tulane for a short period of time. Learn about the rules of these visa types here.
