Family Resources

If you are an international student or scholar whose family is living with you in the United States, ISSP has resources to help you navigate living in the U.S., take care of your children, and form community with other international community members at W&M.

Visas for Family Members

For information about visas to bring your family members to the U.S., please see our F-2 and J-2 Dependent Visas webpage.

International Family Network (IFN)

We encourage you to get connected with the International Family Network (IFN), which provides support to W&M's international community. Many IFN members have been through the experience of leaving their home countries and overcoming the challenges of being in a new place. Members enjoy helping one another in creating a new life in Williamsburg by providing information about housing, child care, local activities, volunteering opportunities, and many other topics. For more information, please contact Mona Starman.

Join the International Family Network!

Check out our Resources for Life in the U.S.

• Banking | How to open a U.S. bank account and resources for money management
• Cell Phones | Options for obtaining cell and Internet service in the U.S.
• Healthcare & Insurance | Healthcare in the U.S. and health insurance requirements
• Housing | Options for short-term housing and resources for finding off-campus housing
• Preschools & Childcare | Options for finding preschools/childcare and local recommendations
• Recreation & Shopping | Things to do near Williamsburg, Gloucester, and outside of W&M and VIMS
• Registering Children for School | How to register your child for school in the U.S.
• Social Security Numbers (SSN) | All about Social Security Numbers (SSNs)
• Taxes | Resources to understand U.S. tax obligations
• Transportation | Transportation options for getting around Williamsburg and the U.S.