Even small moves can be a stressful event and moving to a new country may seem overwhelming. The DPA is here to help in any way that we can. While the most important resource will be OVIS, as it is has the most accurate and up to date information, it is also always helpful to ask other international postdocs for advice. Feel free to contact us with general questions via the form on the right, check out our Postdoc Buddy page, or try our international channel on slack to discuss any questions or concerns that fellow postdocs might be able to address and hopefully we can help make this transition a little more enjoyable.
The Office of Visa and Immigration Services (OVIS)
OVIS should be in contact you before your arrival, contact them directly for assistance.
Address: 63 South Main Street, Suite 303, Hanover, NH 03755 (603) 646-3474.
Dartmouth international and multilingual postdocs have an additional support resource, our Multilingual Specialist, Besty Tremmel, PhD. She is available to work one-on-one on any type of text, whether written or oral.
Passports and Other Official Documents
It is recommended you keep your passport close and always carry it when traveling out of town. It’s also a good idea to carry a photocopy of it when you’re driving as extra identification in case you get pulled over. Visit your embassy to understand the official documents you will need to maintain for your time in the United States. Remember if you travel internationally check with your home country’s embassy if you need a Visa (even travel to Canada!). For questions, contact: Visa.and.Immigration.Services@Dartmouth.edu
Random Immigration Inspections
Random immigration inspections can occasionally occur at public bus terminals and temporary
highway checkpoints, including the bus terminals in White River Junction, Burlington, VT,
and along I-93 near Woodstock, NH. OVIS will provide you with information on what
documents to carry. More information about CBP’s authority to conduct inspections can be
found on the agency’s website:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1084/~/legal-authority-for-the-border-patrol