The Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy is now open. Our office hours are from: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Please refer to the COVID-19 Resource Guide for all matters related to the return to campus. All visitors and vendors must fill out the Columbia University Health Screening Form. We look forward to seeing you on campus.
Employees vs Consultants (Independent Contractors): The University classifies and pays individuals who provide services as Employees unless the nature of the services and other circumstances satisfy the criteria for Independent Contractor status. Columbia University hires Consultants and Service Providers to accomplish the objectives of the University when such Services are specialized, highly technical, and commercially available and cannot be economically or satisfactorily performed by University employees as part of their normal duties.
You will need to work with the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) and your home department if your visa needs to get extended. Please remember that you are not allowed to work on an expired visa!