Duties:
Provide information and assistance to international scholars and student interns with
immigration and other questions as well as to UAF units wishing to host or hire international
scholars and student interns. Immigration specialist in the J-1 (Exchange Visitor),
H-1B (specialty occupation), TN (Trade NAFTA - Canadian and Mexican citizens) and
U.S. Permanent Residency.
Personal Profile:
Born in the Netherlands where her father was stationed, she came to the U.S. for the first time at 2. Through marriage and a military spouse,
she came to the Interior in 1998. Employment at one of our university research institutes
brought her specialized knowledge and expertise for J-1 Scholars, H-1B Specialty Employees
and Permanent Residency. She joined our office in 2004 to continue working with our
international students and scholars, as well, the UAF community. Joanna lives with
her husband and daughter and enjoys exploring new places and reading in her spare
time.
Contact me if: you have questions regarding immigration issues, hosting or hiring international
visitors or have other questions and you don't know who to ask.
Contact: jgcruzan@alaska.edu, +1 907 474 7157
