International Scholars/Employees

Temple University is pleased to welcome international scholars and employees to the city of Philadelphia and Temple's campus. Temple University is very proud of its long tradition of involvement in fostering international education. The current faculty, staff, and students are always eager to have new faces and perspectives added to the foundation of the institution.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at Temple is available to assist Temple University-sponsored international scholars and employees with immigration matters as they prepare to arrive in the United States. ISSS encourages exchange visitors to peruse the ISSS website for information about Temple, Philadelphia, the ISSS office, J-1/H-1B visa requirements, housing resources and campus services and programs The J-1 Exchange Visitor Scholars and H-1B Temporary Employees sections have a list of frequent concerns, documents, and important information for each group to become familiar with prior to and during their time in the United States. 

Click here for a list of documents needed to be attached in International Scholar's Dossier for each immigration status.