Why do international scholars have to use a J-1 Visa?
According to Stanford’s Bechtel International Center, “The Exchange Visitor Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), allows Stanford University to use the J-1 Exchange Visitor immigration classification to invite or employ foreign professors, research scholars, short-term scholars and specialists in the U.S. temporarily. Most J-1 programs require a minimum stay of three weeks and allow a maximum stay of five years. The short-term scholar category allows an exchange visitor to enter even for a day or two, with a maximum stay of six months.” As an entity of Stanford University, the Clayman Institute requires international fellows to visit under a J-1 Visa. Without a J-1 Visa, international scholars may be turned away at the border and Stanford would not be in a position to assist. Additionally, Stanford, nor the Clayman Institute consequently, can provide you with funding outside of a J-1 Visa. International fellows will need to apply for a J-1 Visa with assistance fr
