Most international students at UWM are here on F1 visas.
The Center for International Education (CIE) is responsible for certifying that U.S. immigration regulations and requirements have been met by international students.
Copies of all letters of offer to international students should be sent to the International Student and Scholar Services office in CIE. International students on F-1 visas are limited to 20 hours of employment per week (across all positions) and cannot hold an appointment (or concurrent appointments) of more than 50 percent during the fall or spring semester.
The international student is responsible for obtaining a Social Security number as soon as possible upon arrival in the United States.
Please contact the Center for International Education if you are considering making an assistantship offer to someone on a J-1 visa. Regulations for employment of those on J-1 visas are situation specific, and cannot be covered in a general template.