UB Immigration Services was formed in 2008 and reports directly to the Office of the Vice Provost for International Education. UBIS is dedicated to assisting UB's departments bring and retain top international talent to the University through thoughtful utilization of non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories. Only UBIS is authorized by the UB Office of the President to handle immigration matters involving UB's international faculty, researchers and postdoctoral scholars. Departments seeking immigration support services for international faculty, researchers and postdoctoral scholars should contact UBIS for assistance.