International Information and Documentation
Important information can be found at the Student Affairs: International Center site. Government regulations and deadlines/timelines are subject to change so it is extremely important to keep abreast of this. It is the responsibility of the visa holder to make sure he/she does not allow the visa to expire and to give ample time for documentation to be compiled and submitted to the International Center (IC). Crystal will assist in making sure all the documentation is completely filled out and submitted to the IC. But you will need to provide all the copies of the information that is required. She needs to be informed of any changes in your status or if you intend to apply for an extension, permanent residency, etc. as early in the process as possible.
J-1 Visa
When a faculty intends to have an international student/scholar work in his/her lab, it is imperative that Crystal is informed of this as early as possible. Please provide her with the following information:
- Name of student/scholar
- Email address
- Length of stay (there is a three-year limit)
- Visa status
- Funding to be provided (amount per month, source of the funding)
- Title of position being held
- Whether or not the exchange visitor has dependents that will also be accompanying him/her
From the time the paperwork is submitted to the Internal Center (IC) until the Certificate of Eligibility for J-1 Exchange Visitor Status is issued could be 15 days provided there are no problems. This is subject to change depending on the workload at the IC.
Faculty
Please make sure you do not make the exchange visitor a job offer until you have determined that he/she has not already reached his/her maximum length of stay for that category. Also proof of adequate funding must be provided to cover living expenses and health insurance for dependents.
