If you have questions concerning your legal status or other issues pertinent to your stay at UCAR/NCAR/UOP, please contact Shonna Montoya, International Visitor Coordinator, at (303)497-8705 or e-mail smontoya@ucar.edu.

Welcome to UCAR International Visitor and Scholar Services

The International Visitor and Scholar Services office is housed in the UCAR Human Resources office and is responsible for assisting foreign visitors and scholars with visa and immigration information, and to help provide a smooth transition for foreign visitors and their families. As you go through your appointment with UCAR, you will face many new exciting challenges. We hope this site will be useful to you.

Important New Regulations Impacting J-1 Exchange Visitors

Visa Types and Processing

Recent Delays in Obtaining/Renewing CO Driver's Licenses

Visa Information and Recent Changes to Immigration and Visa Laws, including Tips for your Visa Interview

Medical (Health) Insurance for Visa Holders

	Travel documentation required in order to enter and leave the United States, travel while in visa status	Payroll and Tax Issues information for salaried positions at UCAR, information for non-salaried positions at UCAR, income tax obligations for international visitors, social security numbers
	Additional Helpful Information for International Visitors UCAR's library community information centers, banking, dept/state, driver's license/auto insurance, English language assistance, housing office, legal assistance, recreation, schools/dependent care, relocation, social security numbers, transportation	Additional Helpful Information for Host Divisions academic credentials evaluations, health insurance, letter to support visa application (template), social security numbers
	Forms H-1B visa form, J-1 visa form	Manual and Policy UCAR Visitors Manual, UCAR Visitors Policy (included in Appointments)