The International Faculty/Staff Emergency Fund program is available to non-US citizen staff and faculty, including postdoctoral employees, in benefits-eligible full- or part-time positions whose current annual salary is at or below $100,000. 

This program offers up to $2,000 in one-time emergency funding as part of the University’s commitment to offering community members support during moments of urgent need. It is not intended to cover routine immigration-related expenses, such as standard visa renewals or elective travel. These are taxable salary supplements (not loans) and do not need to be repaid.

• The program is intended to support employees who experience an unusual, sudden, or imminent change in visa status.*
• The funds may be used for legal and/or personal expenses.
• The program is not intended to cover routine immigration-related expenses, such as standard visa renewals or elective travel. 
  
  Application
  Eligible employees must complete a confidential application for support, which will be reviewed as quickly as possible by the Provost’s Office (faculty and postdocs) and University Human Resources (staff). 
  
  Timeline
  Decisions are typically made within two (2) business days. Funding will be provided in the employee’s next available paycheck. In some cases, earlier payment may be arranged.

*Restrictions may apply based on an employee's particular visa. Visa considerations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for each application.