Office of International Affairs
Welcome to the University of Chicago
The Office of International Affairs (OIA) provides advising services and supportive programming to the international community at the University of Chicago. OIA advisers are assigned to specific schools and divisions at the University. If you do not know who your adviser is, please visit the OIA Staff Directory.
OIA Staff DirectoryInfo for Current F-1 and J-1 Students
Maintaining status, travel information, employment and work authorization, and other helpful resources.
OIA Warning on Scams
Learn how to spot scams that target international students to avoid losing money or personal information not intended to be shared publicly.
Resources for Newly Admitted Students
Information about applying for F/J sponsorship, an International Student Checklist, and find pre-arrival webinars dates/registration links for new admits.
Latest News
- October 22, 2025Update on Presidential Proclamation Restricting Entry of H-1B WorkersBy Office of International Affairs
- October 16, 2025Reminders on Encounters with Law Enforcement and Carrying Immigration DocumentsBy Office of International Affairs
- December 12, 2024U.S. Department of State Revises J-1 Exchange Visitor Skills List with Retroactive EffectBy Office of International Affairs
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Contact Information
Office of International Affairs
Phone: 773.702.7752
Address: 1427 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Address: 1427 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
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