Faculty and Staff Immigration Services (FSIS)

Grey joined the Faculty and Staff Immigration Services team in May of 2026. Having over a decade of experience in various administrative roles throughout the university, they now provide administrative support to FSIS advisors. They are extremely proud to assist the community of scholars at their alma mater. As a student, they studied Linguistics with minors in Anthropology and Art History. They love learning about different cultures and their literary, artistic, and theatrical traditions.

Ema joined the International Center in 2015. She advises on H-1B, TN, E-3  and permanent residency matters. She grew up in the former Yugoslavia (Serbia) and was an international student at the University of Michigan herself! She graduated from the U of M with a degree in music performance and then went to Michigan State College of Law where she obtained her J.D. degree. After law school, Ema practiced law in private practice for seven years, before joining the IC. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. She is bilingual (English and Serbo-Croatian).

Ugo joined the University of Michigan as a Faculty & Staff Immigration Adviser in September 2016, after having previously served in the position from 2013-2014. He advises on H-1B, TN, E-3 and Permanent Residency issues. Prior to joining the International Center in 2013, he served as an Assistant State's Attorney in Chicago, Illinois, and has also practiced law in the area of commercial litigation. Ugo attended graduate school at the University of Michigan prior to attending law school at Michigan State University College of Law.

Olivia joined the International Center in May 2024 as an Immigration Advisor after working at the University of Michigan Law School. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, she worked for a cumulative 13 years in the fields of family-based immigration law, bankruptcy law, and automotive technology compliance. Olivia holds a B.A. and a Master's degree in Spanish from Eastern Michigan University, and a Paralegal Certificate from Oakland Community College.

Beth has been working at the International Center’s Faculty and Staff Immigration Services office since 1998. As the Senior FSIS Adviser, she handles H-1B, E-3, TN, and permanent residency cases.  

Growing up, Beth lived in many different states but spent the most time in Wyoming and still loves spending time out West.  She was an exchange student in France and worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer in both Haiti and Guatemala.  She speaks Spanish and occasionally remembers a few words of French.

Outside of the IC she loves to travel, read and try new recipes.

David joined the University of Michigan in 2013 and currently serves as the Associate Director for Faculty and Staff Immigration Services at the IC. Before joining the university, David held similar roles at the University of Chicago and Virginia Tech. He’s originally from the Netherlands where he earned two degrees including one in Language and Culture Studies with a focus on American Studies. After graduate school, he taught English as a Second Language and Intercultural Communication.