Overview
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) serves approximately 2,200 UC Davis international scholars from nearly 100 countries. The scholar community includes short-term visiting scholars and postdoctoral scholars, and full-time career researchers and faculty.
Host departments work closely with SISS to invite international scholars and ensure they have completed all required visa and immigration paperwork, the first step in the successful integration of an H-1B worker, J-1 Exchange Visitor, or other international visitors within our community.
Scholar Visa Types
Learn more about the different visa types available to international scholars, eligibility and application requirements for both scholars and academic host departments.
Employment
Information about the employment provisions for the visa categories that are most often encountered at UC Davis, including F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN and O-1.
Permanent Residence
SISS represents the university with permanent residency cases sponsored by UC Davis. Scholars who chose to seek Permanent Residence through family, lottery, or another way should obtain the services of an immigration attorney to represent them.
Overview for Departments
Host departments play an important role in the successful integration of international scholars into the UC Davis community. Before inviting an international scholar to UC Davis, check out the general overview of the typical visa classifications that one encounters in an academic setting.
Programs and Activities
From Scholar Coffee Breaks every month to campus events, there are ongoing opportunities to get involved and meet international and domestic students and scholars. SISS offers events, programs, and opportunities for international students, scholars, and families at UC Davis to explore the campus and the local community.
Get to Know UC Davis and the Davis Area
The International Student and Scholar Handbook is your introduction to life at UC Davis. Learn about campus, find tips for making the move to Davis, and discover other resources.
What to Know Before You Arrive
From getting from the airport to your new home and housing to health insurance and enrolling your children in local schools, find more information in our resources section.
Finding Your Global Community
Whether you are a continuing or incoming international scholar, SISS and UC Davis are here to support you and help you find your Global Aggies community.