J-1 Scholar Matters

Information Specific to J-1 scholar Status

Please note: J Scholars are international postdoctoral researchers, visiting scholars, visiting professors and other specialists (whose activities do not fall within the former categories) in the University in J-1 Status.

Procedures:

• Follow the checklist
• OIA Procedures and Request Form for J-1 Non-Students

Additional information on hosting/hiring a J-1 Exchange Visitor:

• Eligibility Criteria for J-1 Non-Students
• Academic English Proficiency Assessment (AEPA)
• Funding Requirements for J-1 Non-Students
• Five Point Letter
• Two-Year Home Residency Requirement & Two-Year Repeat Bar
• Transfer to/from another Institution
• Departure Information

Insurance and Benefits

• Required Insurance for J-1 Exchange Visitors and J-2 Dependents
• Postdoctoral Researcher Benefits Plan
• Postdoctoral Researcher Policy Manual