Office of International Education

Foreign Scholars Information Directory

Coming to Carnegie Mellon
New visiting scholars, professors, researchers and workers use this practical information to plan the move to CMU and Pittsburgh.
Arriving at Carnegie Mellon
What to do when you first arrive at the Pittsburgh airport and the University campus.
J-1 Researchers and Professors
400 researchers and professors visit Carnegie Mellon in J status each year. Info on arrival, work, and maintenance of legal status.
H-1B Workers
H-1B specialty occupation workers may work in the US for up to six years. Info on arrival, work, and maintenance of legal status.
Other Work Categories
Details on working in B, F1, J1, J-2, O, and TN. Also Permanent Residency.
Travel Advice
Travel in and out of the US. Visa issues and other documentation for non-immigrants.
Leaving Carnegie Mellon
OIE advice before leaving.
Additional Resources
OIE has compiled these resources for foreign scholars regarding many practical matters like PA driver license and including links to other helpful web sites.
Last Updated On: January 11th, 2007