J-1

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 students, scholars, and their dependents to spend time in foreign countries learning skills and sharing their knowledge and culture.

Information for inviting those with J-1, H1-B, E-3, TN, O-1, B-1 or W-B visas.

J-1 status is used for professors, research scholars, short-term scholars and specialists for temporary participation in approved programs of teaching, research, observation and consultation. The two most common types of J-1 visitors to UCD are research scholars and professors. Postdocs, lecturers, visiting scientists and visiting researchers are all eligible to apply for a J-1 visa.

Students can access forms through iGlobal.

Details for J-1 scholars who have finished their time at UC Davis.

UC Davis has authorization to issue DS-2019s in the “short-term scholar”, “research scholar/professor”, “specialist” and “non-degree student” categories for visitors who will conduct research, teach, observe, consult or demonstrate special skills.

Certain J-1 Exchange Visitors are subject to the two-year home residency requirement, Section 212(e) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act.

Current J-1 Scholars can find information about travel both within and outside of the United States, instructions for submitting change of address notifications to SISS staff, and links to additional resources.

How to Get Started

When first arriving at UC Davis, J-1 scholars must check-in with SISS by completing our iGlobal check-in eForm. Scholars should refer to instructions provided to you with your SISS welcome packet. Timely check-in is required for SEVIS record validation and new J scholar orientation sign up. If you have questions, please email [email protected]. 

What to do once you have arrived at UC Davis.