International Postdocs
Coming to Jefferson
Preparing to Come to Jefferson
Before you consider coming to the US, please educate yourself on the different visa options available to you. Additional information can be found Travel State website.
Make sure to read this information BEFORE you make your travel arrangement.
- Visa and Travel
- Visa Types and their differences
- Immunization Records - Occupational Health Network requires completed immunization forms for clearance to begin observation or research programs. The form can be acquired online at the Occupational Health Network web page. Tip – complete the immunization form in your home country to avoid expensive procedures in the US.
- Health Insurance
- Jefferson Check-in Procedures
Living in US
- Pennsylvania State Driver's License and Photo ID
(Required documentation for application) - Changing Home address
- Social Security
- Family Travel Application Form (PDF)
If you would like to invite immediate family members to visit you in the United States during your program or employment, please complete the "Family Travel Application Form" and submit it along with passport copies to OIA. This is only available for those in non-immigrant status only. U.S. Citizens and permanent residents may write their own letter of invitation and get it notarized (public notary). - Emergency Information
Adjusting to American Culture
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators — International Student Handbook
- WorldWide Classroom’s page on culture and reentry shock
- Tax Information
- Internal Revenue Service Home Page
- Internal Revenue Service Forms and Publications
- Pennsylvania State Tax Forms
- New Jersey State Tax Forms
- Delaware State Tax Forms
Language Resources
- Randall’s ESL Cyber-Listening Lab
- EnglishLearner.com — English lessons and tests
- English-Zone.com
Credential Evaluation
Translating Services
Note: listing of companies and services in this section does not constitute an endorsement of these companies