Office of International Services


Welcome! Assalaam alaikum! Shalom! Yassas!

The Office of International Services (OIS) provides support and guidance on every aspect of international student and scholar life at Hartford International – immigration, cultural, academic, personal, and financial. 

Congratulations on beginning your academic journey at Hartford International University. We are ready to help you get started and have gathered essential resources to guide you through securing your F-1/J-1 visa, making your way to the United States, and transitioning into life on campus.

OISS understands that living and learning in a culture different from your own can be both exciting and challenging. Our team is here to provide you with the guidance and tools to achieve your academic goals while taking advantage of all the opportunities that Hartford International University offers. If you have any questions, please email us at sevis@hartfordinternational.edu.

Welcome to HIU!

Students enjoying a welcome BBQ in fall 2022.

  • The H-1B visa is designated for individuals entering the United States temporarily to work in a specialty occupation. A specialty occupation is defined as one that requires “theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree, or its equivalent, as a minimum requirement.” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which adjudicates H-1B petitions, further specifies that the required “degree” must be in a specific specialty directly related to the position offered.

    The H-1B is both employer- and position-specific. This means that the employee is authorized to perform only the duties outlined in the approved petition and may receive compensation solely from the sponsoring employer, as detailed in the H-1B application. H-1B employees are not permitted to receive compensation from any other employer or for activities not included in the approved petition.

    H-1B Visa Summary

    H-1B Employee Checklist

     

  • In these workshops, OISS staff provided an overview of OPT eligibility, the application process and timeline, and requirements for maintaining your F-1 visa status during your post-completion employment.

     

  • Who to Contact
    • For F-1, J-1 and H1-B visa inquiries, please contact Akeem Burgess.
    • For questions about Social Security Numbers (SSNs), health insurance, or living in the US as an international student or scholar, please reach out to Eamon Ormseth.


    Akeem Burgess
    International Students and Scholars Advisor (PDSO & RO)
    Email: aburgess@hartfordinternational.edu
    Phone: (860) 920-8445

    Eamon Ormseth
    Student Services Manager (DSO & ARO)
    Email: eormseth@hartfordinternational.edu
    Phone: (860) 509-9517

    Lorraine Ryan
    Vice President of Operations (DSO & ARO)
    Email: loryan@hartfordinternational.edu
    Phone: (860) 509-9501

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