The Visa Office ensures that all foreign national employees, users and visitors are authorized to be in the United States, in general, and at Fermilab, specifically. The office works with foreign nationals by:
- Preparing the appropriate immigration-related documents for Fermilab’s foreign national employees, users and visitors;
- Monitoring foreign nationals’ status in the United States, updating and/or amending records as needed.
- Keeping the laboratory up to date on the U.S. immigration law changes and ensuring compliance with federal law.
- Providing additional assistance to foreign nationals.
Visa resources
The Fermilab Visa Office offers valuable resources regarding visa processes, including essential forms, templates and information for newcomers. You can access this information by visiting the “Visa” pages in the top navigation menu of this website.
For managers
If you are a manager of a foreign national employee or visitor, you will find everything you need on the internal HR website. You will find all of the documents required from you as well as other helpful information. You may contact the Visa Office directly for assistance.
Visa Office appointments and portal access
Schedule an appointment
The Visa Office is available by appointment only. Please schedule a Zoom appointment or email VisaOffice@fnal.gov to schedule an in person meeting with the immigration specialist. We will try to accommodate requests based on other appointment times.
Log in to the Visa Office portal
If you are required to complete the questionnaire and/or provide support documents, please login to the case management system. If you have not yet received your login information, please contact the Visa Office at VisaOffice@fnal.gov.
Visa Office
The Visa Office is in the Fermilab Welcome and Access Center (Aspen East)
Visa Office open hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.