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    Explore immigration and compliance resources for international employees & scholars

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    Welcome to International Student & Scholar Services

    (ISSS) Welcomes you to the University of Colorado Denver. ISSS has helped more than 1,400 international students and 500 international scholars from around the world to become active participants in university degree programs and research.

    From pre-departure to orientation, ISSS provides immigration and advising services for F-1 or J-1 student visas, J-1 exchange scholar visas, H-1B temporary worker visas, lawful permanent resident visas, and LPR-employment-based visas. ISSS also provides checklists for students’ pre-arrival organization and planning, and a comprehensive international student orientation before classes start

    The University of Colorado Denver is a fully accredited, highly respected academic and health sciences institution that welcomes international students from 130 countries. Whether you’re interested in urban design, business, engineering, pre-med, pharmacy, or a degree you’ve customized from one of the university’s 130+ undergraduate or graduate degree choices, your educational experience will be supported through outstanding student services. International scholars engage in teaching and in ground-breaking research on both the downtown Denver campus and the 227-acre state-of-the-art Anschutz Medical Campus with onsite hospital affiliates.

    Welcome to the University of Colorado Denver. We appreciate your interest and encourage your inquiries.

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