The office of International Faculty and Staff Services (IFSS) provides comprehensive assistance to the University of Wisconsin-Madison on all aspects of non-student immigration. The office acts as the liaison between the University and all government agencies involved in immigration matters, and assists both the institution and individuals in complying with immigration laws and regulations.
Specifically, IFSS:
- advises University departments and processes immigration-related documents for employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant statuses;
- offers regular workshops on processing permanent resident petitions and the proper procedures for completing the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; and
- administers the University’s J scholar Exchange Visitor Program, which includes issuing J scholar documents, advising departments and visiting scholars, and providing bi-weekly J scholar orientation sessions.
Staff
Deborah Ahlstedt, Director
Area of Specialization: all non-student matters
Email: dahlstedt@ohr.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-1742
Walk-in hours: Wednesday 1-3 PM
Jennifer Taylor
Area of Specialization: H-1B Petitions/Assistant Director
Email: jtaylor@ohr.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-265-2257
Walk-in hours: Wednesday 12-2 PM
Kim Maday
Area of Specialization: J Scholars
Email: Ischolars@ohr.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-265-5114
Walk-in hours: Tuesday 10:30-12:30, Thursday 2:15-4:15. Email Ischolars@ohr.wisc.edu to set up an appointment.
Teddi Hereid, Student Assistant
Area of Specialization: Support of J-1 Scholar Programs and H-1B Petitions
Email: Ischolars@ohr.wisc.edu
Location
International Faculty and Staff Services
Office of Human Resources
21 N. Park Street
Suite 5101
Madison, Wisconsin 53715-1218, USA
Phone: 608-265-2257
Fax: 608-265-6547
Office hours: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
Web: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/ifss/index.htm
Email: Ischolars@ohr.wisc.edu