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J-1 Exchange Visitor Professors And Research Scholars

The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program was developed by the United States government in conjunction with governments of countries around the world to serve as a forum for educational and cultural exchange.  The program provides opportunities for thousands of students, scholars, and others to spend time in foreign countries learning skills and sharing their knowledge and culture. 

In the United States, the Exchange Visitor program is presently monitored by the Department of State.  Organizations--such as the University of California, Davis--have been designated by the Department of State  as sponsoring institutions for the J-1 Exchange Visitor program.  Foreign nationals who participate in this program in the United States receive J-1 status, which classifies them as members of this exchange program. The official program description of the UC Davis Exchange Visitor Program is:

A  program to provide study, teaching, research, observation, consultation, sharing of skills, cross-cultural activities, or a combination thereof conducted by UCD and institutes and organizations with which it is affiliated for students, professors, researchers, short-term scholars, and specialists.

E-3 Downloadable PDFJ Five Year Program Rule - Online Course

Scholar Eligibility

The J-1 scholar must:

  • participate in a program that furthers objectives and has appropriate activity as described under definitions of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
     
  • not be subject to any bars based on previous time spent in the U.S. in another J status.
     
  • possess sufficient funding to cover expenses for the duration of the program.
     
  • possess appropriate academic or similar credentials for program activity.
     
  • possess sufficient knowledge of English to participate in program.
     
  • not be a candidate for tenure track position.

Department Responsibility

 

  • The host faculty member must clarify expectations with the scholar regarding University support, benefits, length of program, and availability of office/lab space, equipment, computer access, clerical support, and faculty collaboration prior to the scholars arrival.
     

  • The department will assist the scholar upon arrival with transportation and housing arrangements, and will refer the scholar to SISS for a small group check-in and orientation session scheduled for Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. (Reservation required--times and place can change, so please check with SISS).
     

  • The department will be responsible for SISS fees that support services for J-1 scholars.
     

  • Visiting International Scholars Department Checklist

Department Request Forms (DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status)

Services for International Students and Scholars
University House, University of California at Davis,
Davis, CA 95616, U.S.A.
Telephone: 530-752-0864, Fax: 530-752-5822, siss@ucdavis.edu