Hosting J-1 Exchange Visitors

J-1 exchange visitors some to the University to study, conduct research, teach a course, receive training, and more.

J-1 Scholars and Student-Interns are required to fulfill English proficiency requirements.

A faculty mentor provides assistance to ISSS in maintaining legal status for the student-intern.

The Fulbright Program offers awards to students, scholars, and specialists for study, research, and teaching across all fields.

The B-1 and B-2 visas are for business and pleasure/tourism visitors, respectively.

Follow these steps to invite a J-1 scholar in the short-term scholar, research scholar, or professor category.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about hosting exchange visitors.

Learn more about visa regulations and reporting requirements for J-1 scholars and staff.

There are two ways to change status: re-entry to the U.S. or filing for a change of status with USCIS.

If the exchange visitor is currently in the U.S. on a J-1 visa in a different category, they need to do a change of category.

If the scholar is already in the U.S. in the same J visa category, they can transfer their visa status.

The student-intern program will not be available until 2024. We are not currently accepting any applications for student-interns.