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J-1 Research Scholar Visa

Facilitating Global Research and Educational Exchange

The J-1 Research Scholar Visa promotes the exchange of ideas between research and educational institutions in the United States and abroad, while also offering foreign nationals the opportunity to explore U.S. culture. This visa is an excellent way for researchers and scholars to expand their academic horizons

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Exceptions for the J-1 Research Scholar Visa

To qualify for the J-1 Research Scholar Visa, a foreign national must meet the following criteria:

  • Icon/Point 1: đźš« Not be a candidate for a tenure track position.
  • Icon/Point 2: ⏳ Not have participated in and completed a research scholar program within the last 24 months preceding the beginning date of their new program’s commencement.
  • Icon/Point 3: 🔄 Not have participated in a J-Visa program for all or part of the 12-month period immediately preceding the start date of a research scholar program unless they meet one of the following exceptions.

Exceptions to the 12-Month Requirement

  • Integrity: The participant is currently in a research scholar program and is transferring to another institution in the United States to continue their current J-1 program.
  • Innovation: The participant’s prior physical presence in the U.S. on a J-visa program was less than six months in duration
  • Collaboration: Any prior participation was as a short-term scholar.

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