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What is the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program?
The Exchange Visitor Program brings qualified students, teachers,
professors, research scholars, specialists, and trainees to the United States for a variety of
educational purposes. The exchange visitor is under the sponsorship of an agency, institution,
or organization that has been approved by the Department of State (DOS). The Exchange Visitor
Program provides foreign nationals with opportunities to participate in exchange programs in the
United States and then return home to share their experiences
An Exchange Visitor at the University of Georgia is a foreign national who is coming temporarily
to the United States for the purpose of educational and cultural exchange, NOT EMPLOYMENT
. The principal exchange visitor obtains a J-1 visa;
the spouse and minor children obtain J-2 visas.
International J scholars may schedule appointments in advance to see advisors or
obtain assistance without an appointment during regularly scheduled Student/Scholar walk-in hours:
9-11 a.m. Mondays
2-4 p.m. Wednesdays
9-11 a.m. Thursdays
During walk-in assistance, scholars will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
The maximum amount of time allowed for your meeting with an advisor is 10 minutes.
Complex situations are best addressed by scheduling an appointment with the
appropriate advisor.
J-1 scholar appointments at UGA are in one of the following four categories:
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Description |
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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J Scholars
Obtaining the J1 Visa