Difference Between J-1 and H-1B Sponsorship

If any of the information following below raises questions, please contact OIA for additional information. For questions regarding academic positions, including postdoctoral positions, in the Division of the Biological Sciences, please contact your Office of Academic Affairs first.

Appointment Type

Activity

Minimum Requirement

Immigration Status

Staff

Research (non-tenure track)

Instruction (non-tenure track)

Bachelors J-1 + H-1B

Research (tenure track)

Instruction (tenure track)

Non-research / non-instruction

Bachelors H-1B

Academic

Research (non-tenure track)

Instruction (non-tenure track)

Bachelors J-1 + H-1B

Research (tenure track)

Instruction (tenure track

Bachelors H-1B

Postdoc

Postdoctoral Scholar PhD J-1
Postdoctoral Fellow PhD J-1

Student

Non-degree visitor Graduate student at another institution J-1 (sub-category will vary)
Exchange student Student enrolled at another institution

Please note: OIA cannot process a request for J-1 or H-1B until the request has been approved by the appropriate person. Without the endorsement of the person (or his/her representative) listed below, OIA will have to return the request to obtain the proper approval. This will delay the request.

Immigration Status

J-1

Type of Position

Academic Staff Student Postdoc
All research and teaching positions, EXCEPT tenure track positions All research and teaching positions, EXCEPT tenure track positions Non-Degree Visitor Postdoc. Fellow
Exchange Student Postdoc. Scholar

Approved by

Academic Affairs Human Resources Dean of Students Academic Affairs

Sample titles

Visiting Scholar, Visiting Professor, Research Associate, Visiting Senior Scientist, Senior Research Technologist, Associate Member, Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar, Postdoctoral Fellow

Immigration Status

H-1B

Type of Position

Academic Staff Postdoc
All academic positions, INCLUDING tenure track positions All staff positions that require at least a Bachelor's degree.

Postdoctoral Scholar

(H-1B is generally not available for Postdoctoral Fellows and Postdoctoral Scholars)

Approved by

Academic Affairs Human Resources Academic Affairs

Sample titles

Professor, Associate Professor, Instructor, Visiting Lecturer, Program Coordinator, Multi-Media Specialist, Biostatistician, Head of Ref./Sci. Library, Patent & Licensing Assoc., Research Professional,  Teaching Assistant, Postdoctoral Scholar