Funding Documentation
You may be asked to provide funding documentation for international students and scholars for immigration-related purposes, including immigration document issuance, program extensions, employment authorizations, or visa applications.
Types of Funding Documentation
You may provide documentation related to:
- Graduate assistantships
- Research assistantships
- Teaching assistantships
- Fellowships or stipends
- Departmental scholarships
- Sponsored research funding
Information to Include
Funding letters should include:
- Student or scholar’s full name
- Type of funding or appointment
- Funding amount
- Funding dates or academic term covered
- Any employment or service expectations connected to the funding
- Department name and contact information
- Signature from an authorized department representative
Important Considerations
- You should clearly indicate guaranteed funding amounts.
- You should identify estimated or anticipated funding appropriately.
- Incomplete or inconsistent funding information may delay immigration processing.
- Changes in funding may impact a student’s or scholar’s immigration record and should be communicated to VIS when appropriate.
Supporting International Students and Scholars
Accurate and timely funding documentation helps students and scholars maintain their immigration status and prepare for important immigration processes, including visa applications, program extensions, and employment authorization requests.