The Office of International Programs (OIP) works with any ASU department interested in hiring international faculty and/or staff. The OIP prepares the forms DS-2019 for all exchange visitors, whether they are instructors or researchers. In addition, the OIP assists department heads with the procedures involved in securing H-1B approval and Permanent Residency Process for international faculty and staff members in specialty occupations. If you are planning to hire an international faculty or staff member in your department, please review the information in this section of our website. You are welcome to contact Andrew Bleignier, Immigration Specialist and Advisor, by email at ableignier@astate.edu, or by phone at (870) 972-2329 with any questions you might have.