Services Provided by DIS

The staff of the Division of International Services (DIS) provides services to foreign researchers at the National Institutes of Health related to their particular visa status within the United States. In accordance with U.S. immigration laws and regulations, the staff members assist non-immigrants with the following:

initial entry into the U.S.
travel/re-entry into the U.S.
transfers to/from NIH
extensions of stay
changes of immigration status
reinstatement of immigration status
waiver applications of two-year foreign residence requirement
Permanent Resident petitions for senior appointees
accompanying dependents' issues

Staff members of the DIS also advise and assist foreign researchers on other specialized and individual related to their specific non-immigrant visa status.