Phone: 312-996-3121
Fax: 312-996-9432
Email: ois@uic.edu
Email for newly admitted international students: newintl@uic.edu
Email for F-1 students applying for and participating in the STEM OPT extension: stemopt@uic.edu
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Office Mailing Address:
Office of International Services (MC 326) Suite 2160
University of Illinois at Chicago
Student Services Building 1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7164
Service Hours
Front Desk
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
During this time, visitors may drop-off or pick-up documents, register for events, and ask general questions. Front desk staff are not able to advise on immigration regulations or specific cases.
Open Advising
Monday - Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Friday by appointment
Open Advising is a time for international students (F-1, J-1, other visa categories, and prospective students) and scholars (J-1 scholar, H-1B, O-1, etc.) to meet with an advisor to ask immigration-related or case-specific questions without a scheduled appointment. OIS Advisors are also available to discuss cultural adjustment issues and to assist with navigating UIC resources. Outside of Open Advising hours, an appointment is needed to meet with an advisor.
Immigration Check-in
International Students: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
J-1 Scholars: Mondays & Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. Please arrive at 2:00 p.m. with your immigration documents and proof of health insurance. If you are unable to attend the standard J-1 Scholar check-in time, please email (ois@uic.edu) or call (312-996-3121) to schedule an appointment.
H-1B & O-1: By appointment. Please email (ois@uic.edu ) or call (312-996-3121) to schedule an appointment.
All other non-student scholars, visitors, and employees: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or via email to ois@uic.edu.
All new members of the UIC international community must visit OIS upon arrival to complete the Immigration Check-in. International students may find more information about the Immigration Check-in process and required documents here. J-1 Scholars may find more information here.