The International Students and Scholars' Office (ISSO) 

The ISSO is pleased to assist you with various issues regarding your non-immigrant visa, employment, and your visit to Worcester.  Our office provides advice on immigration matters, issues visa documents and provides other helpful information on local resources, taxes, health insurance, English classes and more.  Your department staff, administrators and colleagues are available to assist you with professional laboratory and other work-related issues at the school.

This year, approximately 600 international students, researchers and faculty and their accompanying family members from over 70 countries are part of the UMMS community.  We look forward to welcoming you to this diverse community.

UMMS strives to advance the boundaries of research, training, education, and the knowledge to apply new discoveries in the most expeditious and effective manner. We are sure you will find your experience with the University of Massachusetts Medical School both personally fulfilling and professionally enriching.

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