Resources for International Postdocs

The Office of International Affairs (OIA)

OIA is your first stop on campus. Their website has a wealth of information on Visa Status, international taxes, and daily life as an international researcher at the University of Chicago.

• Social security numbers and ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
• Information for international researchers
• **UPDATES** on Presidential Orders Affecting Immigration

English Language Institute

The ELI offers academic year courses and other resources such as Conversation Hour and Board Game Group, which are open to postdoctoral researchers to improve their English language proficiency and intercultural communication skills. Postdocs can also complete the Academic English Pre-matriculation Program (AEPP).

• ELI brochure
• AEPP brochure
• Subscribe to the ELI listserv to receive updates on courses, events, and more