Initiate a request by clicking on the “Initiate Request” icon to the right.

Berkeley Lab’s Visa and Immigration Services office provides extensive visa and immigration services to over 1,800 international visitors and employees, representing over 80 countries around the globe.

Our office helps facilitate the visa process for employees and affiliates, and provides expert advice to foreign nationals, division management, and HR partners. We assist with preparing documents necessary to gain and maintain legal status in the U.S., including nonimmigrant and permanent residency status; serve as a resource on immigration issues and concerns; liaison with the many U.S. federal agencies involved in immigration processes; partner with Laboratory Counsel; and consult with external legal counsel on complex immigration issues.

We are here to answer your questions and provide you with outstanding support and guidance to make immigration a positive experience for all.  Please select from the Quick Link options on the right for assistance with your visa-related issue.

IMPORTANT ITEMS:

• Emergency After Hours Assistance: If you are a Berkeley Lab Employee or Affiliate who is experiencing any urgent immigration-related issue outside of  our regular office hours (Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Pacific) please call Site Security at 510-486-6999. Provide the officer with your full name, visa type, employee ID (if you have one), and any other important details. The officer will connect you with an Advisor from our office for assistance, if deemed appropriate.

• Travel Form: IRSO has initiated a means for you to confidentially indicate when you will be traveling internationally, whether for business or holiday. We request that you utilize this form EVERY time you exit the US so that we can assist you if you, if you should need, while abroad. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about the form. You should ALWAYS inform IRSO of your travels as far in advance of your departure date abroad so that we can provide any advice you may need to ensure compliance with all regulations.

• New!

  Employee and Manager Immigration Guide and Resources
  Manager Visa-Immigration Resources
  Employee Visa-Immigration Resources
  Move away from linear learning with our NEW menu-based IRSO
  Guide for Managers and Employees. Designed for on-demand access, these digital
  resources provide a comprehensive framework of U.S. visas & immigration
  basics at LBNL; Jump to any section at any point to gain clarity on your
  specific situation.
  For technical issues: learningsupport@lbl.gov
  For content questions: irso@lbl.gov

Contact Us

For assistance, feedback or questions email us or call (510) 486-4774 and a Visa and Immigration Services Advisor will do all we can to respond to your question within one business day.

Tamar Vered, Visa and Immigration Manager

All AFFILIATE Visa Processing Inquiries should be addressed to Tamar Vered

tvered@lbl.gov/Bldg 90 – 1088/510-486-4774