EXCHANGE VISAS TO THE UNITED STATES

PROFESSOR EXCHANGE (J-1) VISA

The Professor exchange program allows foreign professors to temporarily come to the United States to engage in teaching, lecturing and researching with their American colleagues. Professors may not be a candidate for tenure track, and may not be in the United States in J-1 status for 12 months prior to the start of the program unless the applicant is present in the United States for less than 6 months or the applicant is currently in the United States, participating as a Short-term Scholar.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A PROFESSOR EXCHANGE VISA (J-1) TO THE US?

Our Free Exchange Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a Professor Exchange (J-1) Visa to the US. This assessment uses the criteria set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

PROFESSOR EXCHANGE VISA (J-1) BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for an Exchange visa under the Professor program, the applicant must be a professor in a foreign country and must have obtained a PhD or the highest degree possible in their area of expertise. Before applying for the visa, the applicant must locate a sponsoring organization and meet the requirements of the sponsoring organization selected. Finally, applicants may be required to meet certain health and character requirements.

PROFESSOR EXCHANGE VISA (J-1) ENTITLEMENTS

An Exchange visa holder participating in a Professor exchange is entitled to remain in the United States for a maximum of 3 years. However, professors may receive an extension for up to six months in order to complete a specific research activity.

An Exchange visa holder's spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age may accompany them to the US upon approval of their derivative (J-2) visas. A dependent (spouse or child) may accept employment upon approval of a work authorization application for the duration of their stay in the US. Any dependent, school aged children may attend primary or secondary school in the US for the duration of their stay.

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