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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Policy
Find resources and information about undocumented and DACA students on the Student Life website.
Get Support
There are many support services available to address the needs of UD's international community. Read more below and visit the CGPS Life in the U.S. & at UD webpage to learn about all of the resources that are available to help ensure a successful academic and life experience. Don't hesitate to reach out to CGPS or the other offices that are here to support you.
Center for Counseling & Student Development
Individual and group counseling, weekly international group, confidential psychiatric services
261 Perkins Student Center, Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2141
www.udel.edu/Counseling/
Student Health Services
Medical treatment and office consultation space for a variety of outpatient services including immunizations, laboratory services, women’s health and x-ray services.
Laurel Hall, 282 The Green
(302) 831-2226
studenthealth@udel.edu
https://sites.udel.edu/studenthealth
Student Wellbeing & Health Promotion
Behavioral and emotional wellness support,helping students evaluate options for maintaining healthy lifestyles through prevention, intervention, and education. Includes substance use recovery and counseling services and sexual misconduct support.
231 S. College Ave
(302) 831-3457
studentwellness@udel.edu
https://sites.udel.edu/studentwellness
Religious and Spiritual Resources on Campus
Campus Safety
Public Safety: https://www.udel.edu/students/safety/
International Community: https://www.udel.edu/academics/global/isss/resources/life-us-ud/safety/
Center for Global Programs & Services (CGPS)
Immigration Services
26 E. Main Street, Newark, DE 19716, USA
Phone: (302) 831-2115
Fax: (302) 831-2123
oiss@udel.edu
https://www.udel.edu/academics/global/isss
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Admission Status
210 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716
Phone: (302) 831-1606
Fax: (302) 831-6905
admissions@udel.edu
www.udel.edu/admissions
Graduate College
Admission Status; Graduation
234 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716
General: (302) 831-8697; Admissions: (302) 831-2129
Fax: (302) 831-8745
General email: gradoffice@udel.edu;
Admissions email: gradadmissions@udel.edu
www.udel.edu/gradoffice/
English Language Institute
English language instruction, language partner programs, cultural programming
189 West Main Street
(302) 831-2674
http://sites.udel.edu/eli/
Office of Academic Enrichment
Tutoring, study skills workshops, one-on-one academic assistance
148-150 S. College Avenue
(302) 831-4555
UD-aec@udel.edu
Career Center
Career preparation, resume review, online job postings, workshops, career library
401 Academy Street
(302) 831-2392
udcareers@udel.edu
https://www.udel.edu/students/career-center/
Community Standards & Conflict Resolution
218 Hullihen Hall
(302) 831-2117
sites.udel.edu/studentconduct/
Office of Disability Support Services
Accessibility accommodations, alternative format materials, assistive technology, interpreter services, note-taker services, parking services, test accommodations
325 Academy Street, Suite 161
(302) 831-4643 / TDD: (302) 831-4563
www.udel.edu/DSS/
Residence Life & Housing
Living on campus, connecting students to their communities
Eliphalet Gilbert Hall, 310 Haines Street
(302) 831-4663
www.udel.edu/reslife/
Math Tutorial Lab
Tutorial assistance in Math 010, Math 114, Math115, Math 117, Math 221 and Math 241
501 Ewing Hall
(302) 831-2653
Office of the Registrar
Academic records, transfer credit review from other educational institutions, AP/IB/CAPE test credit evaluation
University Visitors Center, 210 South College Avenue
(302) 831-1551
www.udel.edu/registrar/
Student Financial Services
For information related to costs and financial aid
https://www.udel.edu/students/student-financial-services/
Estimated costs for one academic year:
https://www.udel.edu/academics/global/isss/resources/life-us-ud/costs/
CloseWriting Center
Free ESL conversation classes, writing assistance to improve grammar, punctuation, organization, style, and documentation
016 Memorial Hall
(302) 831-1168
https://www.writingcenter.udel.edu/
Undergraduate Academic Advising (by College)
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Academic Programs & Student Services, 104 Townsend Hall
https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/current-students/current-undergrad/advising/
Arts & Sciences
Undergraduate Academic Services, 109 Mitchell Hall
https://www.cas.udel.edu/current-students/uas
Business & Economics
Office of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Services, 103 Lerner Hall
https://my.lerner.udel.edu/undergraduate-students/undergraduate-advising
Earth, Ocean, & Environment
Office of Student Services, 101 Robinson Hall
https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/current-students/undergraduate/
Education & Human Development
Office of Student Support Services, 120 Willard Hall
http://www.education.udel.edu/ete/academic-advisement/
Engineering
Office of Undergraduate Affairs, 141 Dupont Hall
https://engr.udel.edu/undergraduate-education/undergraduate-advisement/
Health Sciences
Office of Student Services, The Tower at STAR, 7th floor
https://www.chs.udel.edu/undergraduate-student-services/
University Studies
Advisement Services, 148-150 S. College Avenue
https://ust.udel.edu/
Graduate College Academic Support
Visit the CGPS Families & Dependents webpage for helpful information and opportunities for dependents on J-2 and F-2 visas to get connected and supported.
Experienced, trained UD students volunteer each fall to welcome new international students to UD in the iBuddy Global Mentoring Program.
Center for Counseling & Student Development
Individual and group counseling, weekly international group, confidential psychiatric services
261 Perkins Student Center, Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2141
www.udel.edu/Counseling/
Student Health Services
Medical treatment and office consultation space for a variety of outpatient services including immunizations, laboratory services, women’s health and x-ray services.
Laurel Hall, 282 The Green
(302) 831-2226
studenthealth@udel.edu
https://sites.udel.edu/studenthealth
Student Wellbeing & Health Promotion
Behavioral and emotional wellness support,helping students evaluate options for maintaining healthy lifestyles through prevention, intervention, and education. Includes substance use recovery and counseling services and sexual misconduct support.
231 S. College Ave
(302) 831-3457
studentwellness@udel.edu
https://sites.udel.edu/studentwellness
Religious and Spiritual Resources on Campus
Campus Safety
Public Safety: https://www.udel.edu/students/safety/
International Community: https://www.udel.edu/academics/global/isss/resources/life-us-ud/safety/
Center for Global Programs & Services (CGPS)
Immigration Services
26 E. Main Street, Newark, DE 19716, USA
Phone: (302) 831-2115
Fax: (302) 831-2123
oiss@udel.edu
https://www.udel.edu/academics/global/isss
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Admission Status
210 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716
Phone: (302) 831-1606
Fax: (302) 831-6905
admissions@udel.edu
www.udel.edu/admissions
Graduate College
Admission Status; Graduation
234 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716
General: (302) 831-8697; Admissions: (302) 831-2129
Fax: (302) 831-8745
General email: gradoffice@udel.edu;
Admissions email: gradadmissions@udel.edu
www.udel.edu/gradoffice/
English Language Institute
English language instruction, language partner programs, cultural programming
189 West Main Street
(302) 831-2674
http://sites.udel.edu/eli/
Office of Academic Enrichment
Tutoring, study skills workshops, one-on-one academic assistance
148-150 S. College Avenue
(302) 831-4555
UD-aec@udel.edu
Career Center
Career preparation, resume review, online job postings, workshops, career library
401 Academy Street
(302) 831-2392
udcareers@udel.edu
https://www.udel.edu/students/career-center/
Community Standards & Conflict Resolution
218 Hullihen Hall
(302) 831-2117
sites.udel.edu/studentconduct/
Office of Disability Support Services
Accessibility accommodations, alternative format materials, assistive technology, interpreter services, note-taker services, parking services, test accommodations
325 Academy Street, Suite 161
(302) 831-4643 / TDD: (302) 831-4563
www.udel.edu/DSS/
Residence Life & Housing
Living on campus, connecting students to their communities
Eliphalet Gilbert Hall, 310 Haines Street
(302) 831-4663
www.udel.edu/reslife/
Math Tutorial Lab
Tutorial assistance in Math 010, Math 114, Math115, Math 117, Math 221 and Math 241
501 Ewing Hall
(302) 831-2653
Office of the Registrar
Academic records, transfer credit review from other educational institutions, AP/IB/CAPE test credit evaluation
University Visitors Center, 210 South College Avenue
(302) 831-1551
www.udel.edu/registrar/
Student Financial Services
For information related to costs and financial aid
https://www.udel.edu/students/student-financial-services/
Estimated costs for one academic year:
https://www.udel.edu/academics/global/isss/resources/life-us-ud/costs/
CloseWriting Center
Free ESL conversation classes, writing assistance to improve grammar, punctuation, organization, style, and documentation
016 Memorial Hall
(302) 831-1168
https://www.writingcenter.udel.edu/
Undergraduate Academic Advising (by College)
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Academic Programs & Student Services, 104 Townsend Hall
https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/current-students/current-undergrad/advising/
Arts & Sciences
Undergraduate Academic Services, 109 Mitchell Hall
https://www.cas.udel.edu/current-students/uas
Business & Economics
Office of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Services, 103 Lerner Hall
https://my.lerner.udel.edu/undergraduate-students/undergraduate-advising
Earth, Ocean, & Environment
Office of Student Services, 101 Robinson Hall
https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/current-students/undergraduate/
Education & Human Development
Office of Student Support Services, 120 Willard Hall
http://www.education.udel.edu/ete/academic-advisement/
Engineering
Office of Undergraduate Affairs, 141 Dupont Hall
https://engr.udel.edu/undergraduate-education/undergraduate-advisement/
Health Sciences
Office of Student Services, The Tower at STAR, 7th floor
https://www.chs.udel.edu/undergraduate-student-services/
University Studies
Advisement Services, 148-150 S. College Avenue
https://ust.udel.edu/
Graduate College Academic Support
Visit the CGPS Families & Dependents webpage for helpful information and opportunities for dependents on J-2 and F-2 visas to get connected and supported.
Experienced, trained UD students volunteer each fall to welcome new international students to UD in the iBuddy Global Mentoring Program.
Visit the CGPS Taxes webpage for helpful information about non-resident tax responsibilities and free support provided by the University of Delaware for its international students and scholars.
Tips for Finding and Working with an Immigration Attorney
Locating a good immigration attorney is important because of the complexities and frequent changes in immigration law. You will likely spend considerable time and money working with your immigration attorney. Do your research regarding fees, processing times, and general reviews before choosing an attorney. There are circumstances in which a person can successfully file a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) without the help of an immigration attorney. If you decide to file a petition on your own, you may want to pay for a one-time, initial consultation with a qualified immigration lawyer to review your case.
The University of Delaware has retained the services of Goldblum & Pollins for University of Delaware sponsored Permanent Residency and O-1 petitions. We encourage other foreign national employees pursuing permanent residency without UD sponsorship to take advantage of their services. UD employees might be eligible for reduced fees.
Questions you might want to ask before making a first appointment with an immigration attorney
Do you charge for consultations? If yes, how much?
Do you have experience working with my particular type of case (e.g. employment based green cards, O-1s, H-1Bs, national interest waivers, J two-year rule waivers, etc.)?
Can you provide references (names and phone numbers of prior clients who can give their opinion of the lawyer’s work)?
What to bring to an appointment with an immigration attorney
A list of questions to ask
All your immigration documents including
Passports
Visas
I-20s/DS-2019s
I-94s
Other Identification documents if you have them including
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Driver’s licenses
If thinking about employment visa options
CV/resume
Transcripts
Degrees/diplomas
In the vast majority of circumstances attorneys will just need copies, they won’t have to keep the originals
Questions you might want to ask during your first appointment
Have you worked on cases similar to mine?
Are you a member of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association)?
How much do you charge for different types of cases (fee schedule)?
What do you expect my case will cost?
How long do you think it will take to resolve my case?
How can I communicate with you (phone, email, other)?
Is there anyone in the office who speaks my native language?
What are the next steps? What do I have to do? What will you (the attorney) be doing?
Resources That Can Help You with Finding an Immigration Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice – Executive Office for Immigration Review
- List of nonprofit organizations and private attorneys that provide free or low-cost immigration services
- Usually do not provide assistance with employment-based green cards
- Provided by the U.S. Department of Justice – Executive Office for Immigration Review
- Listed by state (currently there is no list for Delaware, but lists are available for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland/DC)
International students and scholars can seek financial assistance in the form of emergency assistance funds, local food aid support and free/discounted services. Find information about resources available during the pandemic on the CGPS COVID-19 Updates webpage. Resources available for students are described below.
Please note that international students should not apply for or receive certain public benefits from federal, state, county or local public service agencies, as doing so may jeopardize your non-immigrant status in the U.S. For more information, please see Maintaining Your Immigration Status. If you have any questions about your ability to apply for certain benefits, please do not hesitate to contact CGPS.
UD Help With Essentials Program
Visit UD's Dean of Students' Help with Essentials webpage to learn about resources for food, housing, technology and financial assistance, including UD’s Student Crisis Fund.
International Student Emergency Fund
The International Student Emergency Fund is administered by the Center for Global Programs & Services (CGPS) at the University of Delaware to provide emergency assistance to a limited number of international students for up to $1,000 per academic year. It is generally given as a one-time award and award decisions will be made based on the applicant’s individual situation. Amounts awarded are subject to availability of funds per year and the applicant may not receive the total amount requested.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Must demonstrate financial need as a result of extreme unforeseen circumstances.
All other resources, including emergency loans through scholarship and student aid must have been considered and are insufficient, unavailable, or not available in a timely manner.
Must be a degree-seeking UD or conditionally admitted ELI student in good academic standing.
Must be in valid academic and F-1 or J-1 immigration status.
If enrolled less than full-time, an approved Reduced Course Load form must be on file with CGPS.
Applicants must complete the online application form and submit supporting documentation to CGPS (oiss@udel.edu).
Application Process
Complete and submit online application form along with all supporting documentation, including:
Bank statements from the past three months.
A personal statement clearly explaining the circumstances, including sources of income and other available funding and a list of specific expenses to be covered by the award.
Proof of attempts to seek other funds, such as job applications, loan applications, or others.
Proof of monthly housing payment.
Proof of any other monthly debt such as a car payment or credit card balance.
A letter of recommendation from your academic advisor confirming your status in your program and substantiating that they are aware of your situation.
Decisions Concerning Distribution of the Emergency Fund
The student submitting the request will meet with the Director of the Center for Global Programs & Services and the Emergency Fund committee to discuss their situation and request for emergency funding. Each request is reviewed individually. Many factors will be considered in making a decision to approve or deny a request. These factors include, but are not limited to:
The nature and urgency of the student's emergency;
The totality of the student's hardships;
Other resources or support that may or may not be available to the student;
The specific and immediate impacts the emergency may be having on the student's living and academic circumstances; and,
Other information provided by third parties, such as advocates or advisors, that may help to illuminate and clarify the student's situation in developing appropriate rationale for the decision.
If the student's request is approved, funds will be distributed to the student through their UD student account. For questions about student accounts, please contact Student Financial Services at (302) 831-2126.
Expenses Covered
Expenses covered by the emergency fund include (but are not limited to):
- medication and other costs related to medical care not covered by health insurance,
- replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, theft, or natural disaster,
- travel costs related to death or illness in the immediate family.
Expenses not covered:
- tuition,
- fees,
- health insurance,
- non-essential utilities,
- household or furniture costs not related to damage or theft,
- parking tickets,
- costs for non-emergency travel.
Visit the CGPS Taxes webpage for helpful information about non-resident tax responsibilities and free support provided by the University of Delaware for its international students and scholars.
Tips for Finding and Working with an Immigration Attorney
Locating a good immigration attorney is important because of the complexities and frequent changes in immigration law. You will likely spend considerable time and money working with your immigration attorney. Do your research regarding fees, processing times, and general reviews before choosing an attorney. There are circumstances in which a person can successfully file a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) without the help of an immigration attorney. If you decide to file a petition on your own, you may want to pay for a one-time, initial consultation with a qualified immigration lawyer to review your case.
The University of Delaware has retained the services of Goldblum & Pollins for University of Delaware sponsored Permanent Residency and O-1 petitions. We encourage other foreign national employees pursuing permanent residency without UD sponsorship to take advantage of their services. UD employees might be eligible for reduced fees.
Questions you might want to ask before making a first appointment with an immigration attorney
Do you charge for consultations? If yes, how much?
Do you have experience working with my particular type of case (e.g. employment based green cards, O-1s, H-1Bs, national interest waivers, J two-year rule waivers, etc.)?
Can you provide references (names and phone numbers of prior clients who can give their opinion of the lawyer’s work)?
What to bring to an appointment with an immigration attorney
A list of questions to ask
All your immigration documents including
Passports
Visas
I-20s/DS-2019s
I-94s
Other Identification documents if you have them including
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Driver’s licenses
If thinking about employment visa options
CV/resume
Transcripts
Degrees/diplomas
In the vast majority of circumstances attorneys will just need copies, they won’t have to keep the originals
Questions you might want to ask during your first appointment
Have you worked on cases similar to mine?
Are you a member of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association)?
How much do you charge for different types of cases (fee schedule)?
What do you expect my case will cost?
How long do you think it will take to resolve my case?
How can I communicate with you (phone, email, other)?
Is there anyone in the office who speaks my native language?
What are the next steps? What do I have to do? What will you (the attorney) be doing?
Resources That Can Help You with Finding an Immigration Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice – Executive Office for Immigration Review
- List of nonprofit organizations and private attorneys that provide free or low-cost immigration services
- Usually do not provide assistance with employment-based green cards
- Provided by the U.S. Department of Justice – Executive Office for Immigration Review
- Listed by state (currently there is no list for Delaware, but lists are available for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland/DC)
International students and scholars can seek financial assistance in the form of emergency assistance funds, local food aid support and free/discounted services. Find information about resources available during the pandemic on the CGPS COVID-19 Updates webpage. Resources available for students are described below.
Please note that international students should not apply for or receive certain public benefits from federal, state, county or local public service agencies, as doing so may jeopardize your non-immigrant status in the U.S. For more information, please see Maintaining Your Immigration Status. If you have any questions about your ability to apply for certain benefits, please do not hesitate to contact CGPS.
UD Help With Essentials Program
Visit UD's Dean of Students' Help with Essentials webpage to learn about resources for food, housing, technology and financial assistance, including UD’s Student Crisis Fund.
International Student Emergency Fund
The International Student Emergency Fund is administered by the Center for Global Programs & Services (CGPS) at the University of Delaware to provide emergency assistance to a limited number of international students for up to $1,000 per academic year. It is generally given as a one-time award and award decisions will be made based on the applicant’s individual situation. Amounts awarded are subject to availability of funds per year and the applicant may not receive the total amount requested.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Must demonstrate financial need as a result of extreme unforeseen circumstances.
All other resources, including emergency loans through scholarship and student aid must have been considered and are insufficient, unavailable, or not available in a timely manner.
Must be a degree-seeking UD or conditionally admitted ELI student in good academic standing.
Must be in valid academic and F-1 or J-1 immigration status.
If enrolled less than full-time, an approved Reduced Course Load form must be on file with CGPS.
Applicants must complete the online application form and submit supporting documentation to CGPS (oiss@udel.edu).
Application Process
Complete and submit online application form along with all supporting documentation, including:
Bank statements from the past three months.
A personal statement clearly explaining the circumstances, including sources of income and other available funding and a list of specific expenses to be covered by the award.
Proof of attempts to seek other funds, such as job applications, loan applications, or others.
Proof of monthly housing payment.
Proof of any other monthly debt such as a car payment or credit card balance.
A letter of recommendation from your academic advisor confirming your status in your program and substantiating that they are aware of your situation.
Decisions Concerning Distribution of the Emergency Fund
The student submitting the request will meet with the Director of the Center for Global Programs & Services and the Emergency Fund committee to discuss their situation and request for emergency funding. Each request is reviewed individually. Many factors will be considered in making a decision to approve or deny a request. These factors include, but are not limited to:
The nature and urgency of the student's emergency;
The totality of the student's hardships;
Other resources or support that may or may not be available to the student;
The specific and immediate impacts the emergency may be having on the student's living and academic circumstances; and,
Other information provided by third parties, such as advocates or advisors, that may help to illuminate and clarify the student's situation in developing appropriate rationale for the decision.
If the student's request is approved, funds will be distributed to the student through their UD student account. For questions about student accounts, please contact Student Financial Services at (302) 831-2126.
Expenses Covered
Expenses covered by the emergency fund include (but are not limited to):
- medication and other costs related to medical care not covered by health insurance,
- replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, theft, or natural disaster,
- travel costs related to death or illness in the immediate family.
Expenses not covered:
- tuition,
- fees,
- health insurance,
- non-essential utilities,
- household or furniture costs not related to damage or theft,
- parking tickets,
- costs for non-emergency travel.
ISSS Disclaimer: The information contained on this web site is provided as a service to international students, faculty, staff, employees, and administrators at the University of Delaware, and does not constitute legal advice on any immigration, tax, or other matter. As legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and laws are constantly changing, nothing provided herein should be used as a substitute for the advice of official counsel. For assistance on your immigration status, we encourage you to contact an ISS advisor for specific guidance at oiss@udel.edu.
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