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Hiring International Researchers/Scholars
Exchange Visitor Program
The Exchange Visitor Program, administered by the US Department of State (DOS),
allows the University of Georgia to use the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa status to
invite or employ foreign professors, research scholars, short-term scholars and
specialists in the United States temporarily (a maximum of five years).
J-1 scholar appointments at UGA are in one of the following four categories:
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Research Scholar
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"An individual primarily conducting research,
observing, or consulting in connection with a research project" and "may also teach
or lecture unless disallowed by the sponsor." This is the most common designation at
UGA.
Five year maximum limit. |
Professor
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"An individual primarily
teaching, lecturing, observing, or consulting" and "may also conduct research unless
disallowed by the sponsor."
Five year maximum
limit. |
Short-term Scholar
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Individuals come to UGA for short-term
academic exchange for the purpose of lecturing, consulting or research.
Six month maximum with no extension allowed. |
Specialist
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"An individual who is an expert in a field
of specialized knowledge or skill coming to the US for observing, consulting, or
demonstrating special skills."
This designation
is limited to one year only. |
The J-1 Exchange Visitor
category may not be used for the following:
- The employment of persons in nonacademic staff positions
- Tenure-track or tenured faculty appointments
- Foreign medical graduates who will be engaged in clinical activities, including
training. The Educational
Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) issues J-1 visas for
the purpose of graduate medical training.
- Clinical appointments to the Schools of Dental or Veterinary Medicine or affiliated centers
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Hiring Internationals