What are the requirements for sponsoring J-1 visiting scholars?
UCSC generally sponsors J-1 exchange visitor visas for academic research and temporary teaching positions. Typically these are postdoctoral scholars, professors, or advanced graduate students from other countries. The U.S. Department of State requires Exchange Visitors in the Short-Term Scholar or Research Scholar category to have academic credentials (generally at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and experience appropriate to the field of endeavor. Exchange Visitors must additionally qualify for a UCSC academic appointment. (back to top) Q. How far in advance should we plan for each of the following: short-term scholar, visiting faculty, and international guest? For short-term scholar, research scholar, lecturer and visiting faculty, submit a J-1 visa request with materials for an academic appointment to your divisional academic HR coordinator at least 2-3 months in advance for scholars outside the U.S. The request form and sample letters are at http://oie.ucsc.edu/is3/staff.s
